Whitechapel at War
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Both World Wars had a significant impact on Whitechapel. Thousands of local men were conscripted to serve in the armed forces, whilst many women took on responsibility in civil defence, managing family businesses, and producing munitions and other supplies. The proximity of the docks and industrial areas made the East End a target for bombing raids.
Zeppelin and Gotha bomb strikes in WWI
Whitechapel High Street, Sept 1940
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