Architecture of War

• The Guard in a Block House (two soldiers) by Edward Ardizzone

  The Guard in a Block House (two soldiers) by Edward Ardizzone

  Two soldiers are shown in a blockhouse, one of the many which had been constructed at strategic points. In front of the embrasure there is a theodolite on a tripod.

• View Overlooking London by George Kenner

  View Overlooking London by George Kenner

  This seemingly relaxed and innocent scene at Alexandra Palace is altered by the presence of the watchtowers in the background. Around 3,000 civilians were imprisoned there during the First World War.

• A Town Destroyed, Poplar by John Minton

  A Town Destroyed, Poplar by John Minton

  A view from an elevated position across the bomb damaged buildings of Poplar in East London. In the foreground is a tall roofless, shattered building that demonstrates the effects of aerial bombing.

• Roof Spotters by Anthony Gross

  Roof Spotters by Anthony Gross

  The iconic view of St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge provides a motivation and focus for the roof spotters as they scrutinise the sky. Next to them is a table covered with mapping equipment.

• Liberation by Henry Carr

  Liberation by Henry Carr

  A view of the remains of an Italian village with soldiers and civilians moving around the ruins of the bombed houses and church.