Mitcham Bombed (1940)

Unused / unissued material -



Mitcham, Surrey. - Thought to have been filmed around October 1940.



VS of severe bomb damage to residential area of Mitcham. Men are still working amongst the rubble. Bombed buildings include houses and a Church. People inspect the craters and damage, some try to retrieve things from their smashed homes and cars. This appears to have been a very heavy bombing raid. - Good shots.



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FILM ID:1635.04

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