Britain at War: The London Blitz

Rosie Newman | 1941 | 4 mins (extracts)

This amateur film, predominantly in colour and shot and edited by Rosie Newman captures unique footage of the London Blitz during the Second World War. Buildings rage with fire as the camera pans over scenes of devastation – houses are destroyed and windows blown out. Fire fighters douse smoldering rubble as civilians assist the search and clear operation.

Despite the danger of major gas leaks and unexploded bombs, Londoners still continue to provide crucial services. We see a milk round as well as a fruit and vegetable cart serving a war-battered London, evidence that those living in the Capital were steadfast in their reserve not to be defeated.