Hammersmith Bridge Bombed (1939)

Full titles read: “HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE BOMBED“ Various shots of the damage caused by a bomb attack on Hammersmith Bridge, London. L/S’s of policeman standing guard as workmen inspect the damage on the eve of the boat race. Note: Could possibly have been caused by the IRA (Irish Republican Army). FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website.