Manchester Blitz (Piccadilly), 1940

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The view shows Piccadilly, in the centre of Manchester, at the height of the 'Christmas Blitz', 22–24 December 1940. Several warehouses have been set ablaze by German incendiary bombs and firefighters are trying to contain the fires. For two consecutive nights Manchester was the target for severe air raids which caused major destruction across the city, as well as in the neighbouring towns of Salford and Stretford. Firemen fought a desperate battle to extinguish the resulting fires, many losing their lives as further, high-explosive bombs were dropped onto the blazing buildings. To the left can be seen a fire hose being played from the top of a turntable ladder.

Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Rochdale

Title

Manchester Blitz (Piccadilly), 1940

Date

1971

Medium

oil on board

Measurements

H 43 x W 90 cm

Accession number

P94

Work type

Painting

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