12 stunning photos capturing the aftermath of the Portsmouth air raids

We think you will be interested to see what life was like for people during these difficult times.

In this selection you will see damage at Portsmouth Harbour Station, with a train off the rails, an air raid siren outside Portsmouth Guildhall and the damage to it after the raid.

You will also see a large hole in the gas holder at Rudmore after it was bombed.

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