The cathedral suffered a single direct hit during the Blitz of 1942, during which the chapels at the side of the south choir aisle were demolished. This painting shows the scene immediately afterwards.
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Title: War Damage to Exeter Cathedral
Creator Lifespan: 1915-07-02/1994-08-13
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: London
Creator Birth Place: London
Date: 5/1/1492
Provenance: Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter City Council.