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London Bomb Map

London Bomb Map

London Bomb Map

This map is the best record we have of bomb damage suffered by London during the Second World War. It was drawn up by London County Council and colour-codes how serious the damage was street by street across the city. The larger circles are where German V1 flying bombs fell and the smaller circles are V2 rockets.

On the map you can see that a V2 rocket landed very close to Charlton House. The photographs show restoration work to the damaged wing of the building just after the war.
Bomb Damage Photo by Historic England

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Period
Second World War
Place
Charlton
Theme
Charlton House

Resources

How did we live in Greenwich in the Second World War?

During the war, many children had to be evacuated out of London to stay safe. Find out more with this activity:

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Living during the Second World War – Gas Masks

We have a gas mask in our collection of objects. Why did adults and children wear masks during the war? Why do we wear masks today?

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