Image Wars: A great photograph of the Second World War ofrers many interpretations

At the height of the bombing of London, Associated Newspapers photographer Herbert Mason was on a city rooftop. He took at least three photographs of the skyline alive with flames and smoke. One of these was a photograph of St Paul's, used ever since as visual shorthand for, not only the Blitz,...

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Published in:History today 2016-01, Vol.66 (1), p.6-6
Main Author: Allbeson, Tom
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:At the height of the bombing of London, Associated Newspapers photographer Herbert Mason was on a city rooftop. He took at least three photographs of the skyline alive with flames and smoke. One of these was a photograph of St Paul's, used ever since as visual shorthand for, not only the Blitz, but Britain's role in the conflict. The role that this iconic photograph has played in the history of 20th century British visual culture is discussed.
ISSN:0018-2753