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B/W print; severely damaged trolleybuses at Bexleyheath trolleybus depot, by Topical Press, 1940

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1998/84760
Description
Air raid damage at Bexleyheath trolleybus depot. Two severely damaged trolleybuses can be seen just inside the depot doors; that on the left is H1-class, reg no ELB795. Other trolleybuses are visible in the background. Debris litters the depot entrance and forecourt.
Photographer
Dates
8 Nov 1940
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
U32212
Location
Topics
Completeness
70%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    mm
    Width
    mm
    Descriptive size
    8x6ins
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    Sign: Smoking Prohibited
    Advert on trolleybus: Illustrated. Get it every week
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Shot
    Medium exterior

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Photographer
    Topical Press, 8 Nov 1940
    Copied by
    Colin Tait, 1985

  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Location
    Bexleyheath trolleybus depot, Erith Road, Bexley