Tag: World War II
Restoring Historic Pier Linked to Dambusters Raid with £10m Lottery Grant
A historic pier linked to the famous Dambusters raid during World War II is set to be restored thanks to a generous £10 million grant from the National Lottery. Birnbeck Pier, which has been...
Uncovering the Camouflage of Battle of Britain Bunker
The Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge was a key strategic location during World War II, as recent archaeological work has revealed. The bunker, which is 60 feet below ground and was constructed in...
Mapping the Impact: WW2 Bomb Sites in Croydon During The Blitz
During the Second World War, Croydon was heavily impacted by bombing raids, with more than 1,300 bombs dropped on the area during the Blitz. The Luftwaffe targeted key areas such as Kenley, West Coulsdon,...