WWII Air Raid York

We are tweeting the York Baedeker Air Raid as it happened 70 years ago, based on Civil Defence documents held by York Archives & Local History. 29 April 1942

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Nunthorpe Grove: the body of ATS member, D.Thompson, recovered by rescue parties the evening of 8th May. All rescue incidents now closed

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@YorkStories. Yes, member of ATS is still missing. Rescue parties will not stop searching until all persons are recovered.

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Documentary has been made about the raid. Final part is available here: http://t.co/hFIS919F

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Documentary has been made about the raid. Part 2 is available here; http://t.co/t18xGkaH

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Documentary has been made about the raid. Part 1 can be viewed here http://t.co/IPYqCgaR

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Bar Convent: after working last 5 days, Leeds and York rescue parties have been able to recover all 4 remaining bodies.

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Shortage of transport. If any members of the public are willing to loan their cars petrol will be provided.

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Damage to St Martin's church has been considerable. [Image can be viewed here. http://t.co/IAk0Kdr8]

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Bomb disposal squad still dealing with UXBs around the city. Hope to have UXBs disposed of by end of week.

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Work of civil defence personnel across the city has been praised by Council. 2554 civil defence personnel turned out during raid.

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Lord Mayor's Fund for Distressed Persons put into operation. All deserving cases being assisted.

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Be aware 2 UXBs in Front Street, Acomb. Bomb disposal squad have been notified. #WW2 #WWII

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Rest Centres, British Restaurants and Emergency Feeding Centres are open around the city. #WW2 #WWII

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It is estimated that 4880 houses are damaged and 2000 persons are temporarily homeless. #WW2 #WWII

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Nunthorpe Grove: rescue parties are continuing to search for missing member of ATS. Little hope left of finding her alive. #WW2 #WWII

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1 large HE bomb demolished 7 houses & damaged several more in Chatsworth Terrace yesterday. 7 people killed including 2 wardens. #WWII

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Wardens reported direct hit by large HE bomb on terraced houses in Amberley Street yesterday. 12 people killed. 6 people rescued alive #WW2

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Rescue parties from Leeds and York continue to work at Bar Convent until all missing persons accounted for. #WW2 #WWII

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Major damage to railway station and other railway property being assessed. Station may have been a key target. #WW2 #WWII

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Be aware UXB behind Winning Post, Bishopthorpe Road. Bomb disposal squad notified. #WW2 #WWII