| Looking from the dome of Saint Paul’s Cathedral, showing bomb damage along Cannon Street. Cannon Street is 1 of the oldest and most historic streets in London. It runs from St Paul’s Cathedral to London Bridge, passing through the heart of the City of London. 1 result of Germany’s fire blitz on the night of December 29, 1940, when Saint Paul’s Cathedral was ringed by fire, and of bomb explosions 4 months later, was this clearance on both sides of Cannon Street. Much of London was not rebuilt until after the war. Cannon Street survived the war and underwent reconstruction in the following decades. Many new buildings were erected along the street, such as Cannon Place and Cannon Bridge House. Some historic buildings were restored or rebuilt, such as St Stephen Walbrook and Saint Mary Aldermary. | |
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| Image Dimensions | 1510 x 1018 |
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| Caption Author | Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | April 1, 1942 |
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| City | London |
| State or Province | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Status | Caption ©2026 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission; Image in the Public Domain |
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