How Winston Churchill's valiant spirit meant life went on during this wartime devastation in South Tyneside
Winston Churchill’s famous victory speech announcing the end of war will be broadcast in public spaces across the country at 3pm on Friday, May 8.
But here is our own reminder of South Tyneside’s valiant Churchillian spirit as its people fought on through the war years.
We have delved into the Gazette archives to find photos of air raid damage throughout the district, locals going about their daily business despite the Nazi threat, and a Royal visit to raise the spirits.
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We have delved into the Gazette archives to find photos of air raid damage throughout the district, locals going about their daily business despite the Nazi threat, and a Royal visit to raise the spirits.
5. A 1941 view of air raid damage
A scene of devastation after this October 1941 air raid. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. St Hilda's Church
The attacks are relentless but the resolve of the people of South Tyneside remains intact in the face of air raids, such as this one in 1941. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Air raid damage in October 1941
Locals survey the effect of an autumn air raid attack in 1941. Photo: GZ