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The Blitz: A Catastrophe that made London

Professor Simon Thurley CBE · Gresham College

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About

Between September 1940 and May 1941 London was subjected to the most devastating aerial bombardment. On the 29 December 1940, in one night 64,000 incendiary bombs rained down on London igniting the Second Great Fire, destroying 36% of the City.

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Simon Thurley CBE
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History, Art, architecture and design
Source
Gresham College
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