You may not have noticed this bit of history right in front of your face
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
January 10, 2020 4:44pm CST
Chances are, you probably haven't been to London. However, I am sure that there's a pretty good percentage of people here who have been, or are considering going to London.
If you've been to London you may have seen these pieces of framework and not even recognized their historical significance. What am I talking about? Stretchers that were used during WWII. After the war, the stretchers used to carry the wounded and dying were repurposed into fences for the estates across London. While they were more prevalent at one time, they are now mostly seen across the South side of The Thames.
The link I will provide for more information has a link to a map of where you can find these fences now.
Unfortunately, these stretcher fences are easier to replace than they are to repair, so many of them are going to the wayside.
https://www.citymetric.com/fabric/hidden-wartime-history-london-s-fences-3841
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
10 Jan 20
I never knew about that Amber..interesting link.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
10 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Oh yes it is an important testament
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
10 Jan 20
I don't like the way they look, but I do like the preservation of history. It also stands as a testament to the pain and loss, and resilience and courage of that period.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
10 Jan 20
@RebeccasFarm You know that I would like to make my way across the pond one of these days. After I gorge myself on my favorite treats, I'll be looking at the history.. I hope that these are still there when I go.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
10 Jan 20
I thought it was neat. I am not sure how may are still in existence. I think as they begin to age and rust, they'll be replaced.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Jan 20
@thelme55 Yes, but not replaced with the same, but with something totally different.
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@thelme55 (79368)
• Germany
11 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Maybe they are replaced.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Jan 20
I think it's a good way to re-use them, and as a reminder of what the people prevailed from.
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@LadyDuck (502957)
• Italy
11 Jan 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum London was one of the cities that most suffered during WWII, I hope that no one will ever forget.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jan 20
I have been to London but don't recall those.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Jan 20
It seems as if they are now more in selective areas.
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@LindaOHio (222986)
• United States
11 Jan 20
I didn't know about this. Thank you for the interesting information.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Jan 20
I thought it was a nice tribute to those who had fallen.
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