Half-way down High Street showing the glare from the great fire at the corner of High Street and Fitzalan Square, where the spirit vaults of Marple's Hotel, containing the bodies of many casualties, burnt fiercely all night.

High Street showing air raid damage at Marples Hotel, No. 4 Fitzalan Square, World War II

Looking across the High Street, where the flames from the King's Head Hotel have set the standing trams alight, World War II

Burning tram in High Street, during air raids, World War II

Burning tram in High Street, during air raids, World War II

High Street and Fitzalan Square from Commercial Street, after the air raids, World War II, remains of (centre) Marples Hotel, No. 4 Fitzalan Square

George Street after air raids

John Walsh Ltd., department store, Nos. 44 - 64 High Street, after air raids

C and A Modes Ltd., department store, Nos. 59 - 65 High Street, after air raids

C and A Modes Ltd., department store, Nos. 59 - 65 High Street from King Street, after air raids