Removing the railings at St Philips

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Date:1940

Description:Around the country during the Second World War iron was removed from public places to go towards the manufacture of weapons for the war effort. This picture shows the removal of the railings around the edge of the grounds of St Philip's Cathedral. The railings were not replaced for decades until the grounds were given a makeover.

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World War Two St Phillip's Cathedral, Colmore Row Ladywood Homefront Colmore Row 1939 - 1945 (World War II)

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Creators: Warwickshire Photographic Survey - Creator

Image courtesy of: Birmingham Libraries

Donor ref:Local Studies Dept (60/9059)

Source: Birmingham Libraries

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