eamann Posted 22 February , 2009 Share Posted 22 February , 2009 Hello, Can anyone help me pinpoint the exact date on which the "John Bull" newspaper in London was bombed in early 1918? That would enable me to date a letter from my grandfather where he says: Every night an attempted raid. The Germans have to come this way in order to get to London. They got through on Mon. and Tues. night, creating quite a lot of damage. John Bull's place was blown to pieces, and it was in this "air raid shelter" that all the people got either injured or killed. There is a lot of talk about it. Thanks very much! Eamann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted 27 February , 2009 Share Posted 27 February , 2009 The Times reports on : 29th Jan 1918. "London was raided by German aeroplanes last night between 9 and 10. Machines crossed the Kent and Essex coasts shortly after 8 and made for the capital. One of them was brought down by our airman in Essex. A further raid was made on London after midnight, bombs being dropped about 12.30" : 31st Jan 1918 that "owing to fire John Bull would not be published this week untill tomorrow" Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamann Posted 27 February , 2009 Author Share Posted 27 February , 2009 Thank you very much Alan! That's exactly what I was looking for! Eamann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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