Plaque

Stainer Street Arch Bomb

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Stainer Street Arch Bombing
On the night of 17th February 1941 a bomb fell onto the arch where people were sheltering from an air raid. 68 died and 175 were injured.
London Borough of Southwark - Voted by the People

Site: Stainer Street Arch bomb (1 memorial)

SE1, Stainer Street

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Stainer Street Arch Bomb

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The Blitz

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Stainer Street Arch Bombing

300 people were sheltering during an air raid under this arch.  68 died and 1...

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World War 2

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Southwark Council

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