Lower Essex Street in the blitz

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Date:28th of July 1942

Description:This street runs between Bromsgrove Street and Sherlock Street. This is likely to have been the same air raid that caused major damage and loss of life at nearby Kent Street Baths. Note the barrage balloon just about visible to the middle top of the picture.

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World War Two Lower Essex Street Ladywood Homefront Essex Street 1939 - 1945 (World War II)

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Creators: Public Works Department, Birmingham City Council - Creator

Donor ref:Local Studies Dept - Public Works Negatives (59/9097)

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