The railway marshalling yard in Silvertown during the Blitz.

The railway marshalling yard in Silvertown during the Blitz. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H2872

Description: Marshalling yards were a primary target for the German bombers. By damaging London's railway facilities the enemy hoped to paralyse the commercial life of the capital.

Creator: Unknown

Date: 8 September 1940

Credit line: Newham Archives and Local Studies Library collection.