LIFE.com presents color photos taken in London during World War II, in tribute to the spirit of Britons who would not be cowed. Sign Up for Our Ideas Newsletter POV. ... burning to strike a blow.

A reporter describes London burning near St Paul's Cathedral. The bombardment of London began on 7 September 1940. The sustained attack continued until May 1941, when the frequency of raids began ...

London's streets may seem modern, but hidden among its buildings and alleyways are silent reminders of World War Two - fireplaces, shattered walls and faded shelter signs that tell the forgotten ...

Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from wartime photos, and much of it was shot outside London. By Simran Hans and ...

When the “all clear” sounded at about 5.00am every morning during the bombing of London, we would dash upstairs to our flat to see if St. Paul’s Cathedral was undamaged, or if indeed it was ...

The second world war may have ended 79 years ago, but local residents are still discovering remnants of it's impact. In may 2022, two undetonated bombs from WW2 were discovered in Poppy Giles’s ...