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October 1940: A barrier erected by police across Fleet Street in the City of London while an unexploded bomb is dealt with. Signs showing the temporary addresses of firms which have moved due to wartime disruption are displayed on the barrier. (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

October 1940:  A barrier erected by police across Fleet Street in the City of London while an unexploded bomb is dealt with.  Signs showing the temporary addresses of firms which have moved due to wartime disruption are displayed on the barrier.  (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)