Event    From 24/9/1940  To 24/9/1940

Dulwich Library air raid

Categories: Tragedy

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The bomb actually fell on Woodwarde Road opposite Dulwich Library, killing three people and destroying the post office.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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