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St Paul's Cathedral, London, during the Blitz, World War II, 29 December 1940. Artist: Unknown

St Paul's Cathedral, London, during the Blitz, World War II, 29 December 1940. Artist: Unknown

2-611-804 - Keystone Archives/Heritage Images

St Paul's Cathedral, London, during the Blitz, World War II, 29 December 1940. This iconic photograph shows the dome of Sir Christopher Wren's cathedral intact as the city around it burns from German incendiary bombs. The raid of 29 December was one of the heaviest on London, causing a firestorm in the City that has been described as the Second Great Fire of London.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Religion & Belief Christianity

History & Politics War & Military Wartime

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3377x2550
File Size : 25,229kb

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  1. 0650023133
  1. 2-611-804
  1. 2611804
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  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.

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