<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrom the autumn of 1940, London was hit by massive and sustained aerial attacks known as the Blitz<\/strong>. London was a prime target, and the bombings left countless people dead, injured, or homeless. September 7, 1940, became known as “Black Saturday”<\/strong>, when hundreds of German planes dropped bombs on the city. 430 people were killed and 1,600 were wounded, but this was only the beginning. London was attacked for 57 consecutive days, and regular bombings continued for several months, spreading to other cities across the country. The most intense raid took place on the night of May 10, 1941, causing enormous fires. Over 1,500 people died, and 11,000 houses were destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Women at Home<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSource: bygonely.com\/wp-content<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith men away at war, many women were left to raise their children and run the household on their own. For many young women, it was the first time they had been away from home and their families. In their new surroundings, they looked after children and learned to adapt to new challenges. Despite their domestic duties, women still had to go to work and search for food under strict rationing and fuel shortages. The queues for food were often long, and rationing rules were tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Providing housing for people after the bombings was a huge challenge, as so many homes had been destroyed. People had to either take in evacuees or live in shelters. Children in bomb shelters continued their studies, supported one another, and even took turns helping their mothers at night. London women sought refuge in the Underground, cooked meals and made tea, comforted their children, and helped clear the rubble after a raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Second World War irrevocably changed the lives of London’s women. They worked in factories, raised children, served in the armed forces, and volunteered. Their contribution to the city was priceless. While life gradually returned to normal after the war, the experience forever changed Londoners and reshaped the role of women. Today, stories and museums across the city serve as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and victories made during the war.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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