Aerial view of Liverpool from thewaterfront eastwards to Derby Square (c. 1940). The photo showsext
Aerial view of Liverpool from thewaterfront eastwards to Derby Square (c. 1940). The photo showsextensive bomb damage to the commercial centre, with the shell of theburnt-out customs house centre left.The county of Merseyside was bombedon three consecutive nights, from December 20th – 23rd,1940. The docks were hit on the first night, leading to the loss ofabout £4 million worth of timber. The headquarters of the CunardShipping Line were damaged, as was the Adelphi Hotel. -- source link
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