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Interior of the private chapel at Buckingham Palace following a German bombing raid
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Interior of the private chapel at Buckingham Palace following a German bombing raid
Interior of the private chapel at Buckingham Palace following a German bombing raid. In the centre, its three legs in the air, is the overturned altar, on the left is one of the chairs used by their Majesties during services held in the chapel, while pieces of the chancel rails can be seen on the pile of debris.
14 September 1940
Official
Reach plc
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21898793
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1940 Bomb Damage Buckingham Palace Royal Family Air Raid
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This poignant print captures the aftermath of a devastating German bombing raid on Buckingham Palace during World War II. Taken on 14 September 1940, it offers a glimpse into the private chapel within the palace walls, which bore witness to the horrors of war. In the center of the image lies an overturned altar, its three legs reaching towards the heavens as if pleading for solace and restoration. The destruction is evident in every corner: debris scattered across the floor, chancel rails reduced to fragments atop a pile of rubble. To the left stands one of the chairs that their Majesties would have occupied during services held in this sacred space. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of how even places steeped in tradition and grandeur were not spared from conflict's wrath. It symbolizes both resilience and vulnerability – an emblematic representation of Britain's home front during this tumultuous era. Despite facing such devastation, it also showcases strength and determination as life continued amidst chaos. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this historical artifact allows us to reflect upon those dark days when war touched even royal sanctuaries. It serves as a testament to our shared history and reminds us never to forget those who endured unimaginable hardships during World War II.
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