B/W print; Air raid damage at Balham by Topical Press, 15 Oct 1940

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Reference number	1998/84796
Description	Air raid damage at Balham. View of the offside of LT-type bus, LT669, which fell headlong into a crater in the road caused by a bomb which penetrated the Underground station tunnel, killing over 60 people. The damage caused to the adjoining buildings is also visible.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	15 Oct 1940
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U31954
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Wartime
Completeness	71% 71% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 15 Oct 1940
  Copied by	Colin Tait, 1976

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  Location	Balham Underground station, Wandsworth SW12