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The Demolition Squad

William Roberts, 1941

© Estate of John David Roberts by permission of the William Roberts Society

Depicts a demolition squad at work removing artefacts, debris and a covered victim from the ruins of a church. Probably Christopher Wren's Christ Church Greyfriars in Newgate Street, which was virtually destroyed in the extremely severe raid on December 29 1940.

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Title of artwork, date

The Demolition Squad, 1941

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

54 x 80 cm

Grant

12500

Total cost

50000

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