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Memorial Victims Bombardment Warrington

Text on the memorial, which is located in Warrington Centre Park:
On 14th September 1940, a summer gala
was held on this site, then known as
Arpley Meadows. More than 2,500 people
were present.

At 5.03 pm a lone German bomber passed
overhead. Two bombs were released.

Sixteen men, women and children lost
their lives. Many more were seriously
injured.

This stone was erected in their memory

5.03 pm Sunday 29th September 1991

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: Flickr

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