Yesterday we took a look at pictures of Above Bar Street in 1970s, showing how the busy shopping area had taken shape over decades since it was devastated by Luftwaffe bombing.
Today the Echo looks back at the damage to Above Bar during the Blitz.
When the raids took place from 1940 to 1941, Southampton was one of the hardest-hit cities in Britain and Above Bar was one of the areas most severely damaged.
Many of the buildings on the busy street were destroyed or damaged in the raids. Some of the most notable buildings damaged included the Holy Rood Church and the Daily Echo.
The bombings also caused a great deal of damage to homes in the area.
Above Bar Street has since been rebuilt, but it still bears the scars of the Blitz.
Several buildings on the street have been repaired or rebuilt. The Holy Rood Church, for example, was never fully rebuilt after it was damaged in the bombings.
The Blitz was a devastating time for Southampton, and Above Bar Street is a reminder of the destruction the city suffered.
However, the street has also come to symbolize the city's resilience.
The people of Southampton rebuilt their city after the Blitz, and Above Bar has been a thriving shopping area for decades.
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