Image reference: xl02541
Description: A black and white photograph showing Air Raid wardens clearing up on Norton Street, Belle Vue, after an attack by number 3 bombers during the Second World War. The attack took place on Wednesday 28th August 1940. High explosive bombs were dropped in the area injuring 10 people. Items of salvaged furniture can be seen in the foreground. The houses are completely devastated. Internal Reference: WR 1 oversize
Keywords: War, Bomb damage, Collapse, Home guard, People, House, Brick, Wood, Roof slate, Garden
Place name(s): WF1, Belle Vue
Date(s): 1940
Date added to archive: 10/07/2003
Original rights: Wakefield Express Newspaper Group Ltd
Permission rights: Wakefield Express Newspaper Group Ltd
Digital rights: WMDC Libraries and Information Services
Digital publisher: WMDC, Education and Cultural Services, Libraries and Information Services
