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After a raid on Dartmouth, Devon, part of the towns 17th Century Butterwalk was in ruins
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After a raid on Dartmouth, Devon, part of the towns 17th Century Butterwalk was in ruins
After a raid on Dartmouth, Devon, part of the towns 17th Century Butterwalk was in ruins. Cold stone Pillars dated 1635 and the ancient piazzas f the walk were badly knocked about. A building in which Charles II held court with the panelling and mantlepiece in a heap of rubble. 25th March 1943
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Daily Mirror
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Dartmouth
England
Media ID 21890722
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1943 Blitz Bomb Damage Historic Landmark Air Raid
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This print captures the aftermath of a devastating raid on Dartmouth, Devon during the 17th century. The once majestic Butterwalk, dating back to 1635, now lay in ruins as cold stone pillars stood battered and broken. The ancient piazzas that adorned this historic walk were badly damaged, bearing witness to the destructive force unleashed upon the town. In this poignant image, we see a building where Charles II himself held court reduced to rubble. The grand panelling and mantlepiece that once exuded regal elegance now lay scattered amidst the debris. It serves as a stark reminder of how war can indiscriminately shatter even the most cherished landmarks. Taken on March 25th, 1943 during World War Two's tumultuous era, this photograph encapsulates the resilience of those living through such trying times on the home front. Dartmouth became yet another casualty in an unforgiving conflict that ravaged cities across Europe. As we gaze upon this haunting image from Memory Lane Prints' collection, let us reflect not only on the destruction caused by war but also on our shared responsibility to preserve and protect our cultural heritage for future generations. This photograph stands as a testament to both human endurance and our collective duty to remember history's lessons so that they are never repeated again.
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