St Giles-without-Cripplegate / WW2 and present-day images

Scan of postcard in my collection recording the WW2 damage to St Giles church. London under Fire series, No. 12, published by Photochrom Co. Ltd., Royal Tunbridge Wells, "All British Production". The reverse includes a quote from the then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill: "This is a time for everyone to stand together, and hold firm!". St Giles was restored under the guidance of architect Godfrey Allen after the war. Barbican, City of London.

A medieval church that was destroyed by a WW2 firestorm except for the walls and tower. Architect Godfrey Allen saw to its restoration during the 1950s and '60s.  Image shows the aisled nave with Gothic arcades, and the small chancel. Grade I listed. City of London.