1940

St Paul's Cathedral became an inspiration to the British people during the Second World War. The general population were subjected to the might of the German airforce's "Blitzkrieg" attack on major cities across the UK. Throughout the 'Blitz', St Paul's miraculously escaped major bomb damage whilst buildings in the surrounding areas were reduced to rubble. 28 bombs landed on St Paul's during the Blitz, it survived thanks to St Paul's Watch. Images of St Paul's framed by the smoke and fire caused by the bombing became a symbol of the nation's indomitable spirit.