An Astounding Collection of Rare Pictures From WWII

The Simple Pleasures

Most people felt the effects of the war for many years after everything came to an end. A lot of the “blitz” bombing attacks left British cities destroyed, with libraries suffering devastating blows too. Citizens didn’t give up on their simple pleasures, however.

The Simple Pleasures

Any avid readers could be found trawling through the ruins of the library to see what might have survived. Reading prevailed, and often civilians showed up to check for more titles, or to help with the cleaning efforts.