How did St Paul's survive the Blitz?

Gerald · 12-29-10, 07:57 AM

The scene after the air raids of 29 December 1940, 70 years ago

There was an unofficial lull in the Blitz attacks on London, for Christmas in 1940. But by 29 December, the German bomber planes had returned with renewed vigour. St Paul's Cathedral famously survived, but how?

It became known as the Second Great Fire of London - the night 70 years ago that devastating air raids turned the capital into a conflagration.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12016916

Note: 29 December 2010 Last updated at 03:43 GMT

12-29-10, 07:57 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	How did St Paul's Cathedral survive the Blitz? The scene after the air raids of 29 December 1940, 70 years ago There was an unofficial lull in the Blitz attacks on London, for Christmas in 1940. But by 29 December, the German bomber planes had returned with renewed vigour. St Paul's Cathedral famously survived, but how? It became known as the Second Great Fire of London - the night 70 years ago that devastating air raids turned the capital into a conflagration. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12016916 Note: 29 December 2010 Last updated at 03:43 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie Last edited by Gerald; 12-29-10 at 08:13 AM.