Synonyms for Light Pollution

1944: limitations in technology mean that bomb crews have a difficult time finding their targets, only the cities, blackout or no, could be attacked with any probability of success. But Blackpool was off the table, they could have left the lights on, earmarked as a rumoured hotspot for weary German victory R and R.

Seen from the air, the city lights look like gemstones, human constellations sparkling in their glow:

it was the season of Light.

Written by SAM HALL

Inspired by Artwork 'Bomber's Moon' by BARRIE WEST