
© 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.
More information
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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