Event    From 31/5/1915  To 31/5/1915

First Zeppelin bomb of WW1

The Picture source has a good description of this event. More at IanVisits and Diamond Geezer.

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First Zeppelin bomb of WW1

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First Zeppelin bomb of WW1, correct - 1

First bomb of World War One, dropped on London by Zeppelin LZ 38 fell on this...

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First Zeppelin bomb of WW1, correct - 2

First bomb of World War One, to be dropped on London by Zeppelin LZ38, fell o...

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First Zeppelin bomb of WW1 - incorrect

This plaque was, according to the Council, a mistake and was removed by Hackney.

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