Holland House, Kensington, London. An interior view of the bombed library at Holland House with readers apparently choosing books regardless of the damage. Photographed in 1940. The House was heavily bombed during World War II and remained derelict until 1952 when parts of the remains were preserved.
This image is often used to showcase British perseverance in the face of the German Blitz. We like it because it shows the importance of pursuing knowledge, it conjures a lot of feelings that resonate with us.
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