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Plaque

Lewisham V1 rocket attack

Erection date: 28/7/2011

Inscription

London Borough of Lewisham
In memory of the 51 people who died and the many injured as a result of the V1 rocket that landed here, 28th July 1944, Lewisham supported by your M&S.

Plaque unveiled by Heidi Alexander, M.P. for Lewisham East, and Councillor Alan Smith, Deputy Mayor of Lewisham. A brass plaque commemorating this event was placed on the pavement, but had become badly worn over the years.

Site: Lewisham V1 rocket attack (2 memorials)

SE13, Lewisham High Street, 122, Marks and Spencer

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
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Lewisham V1 rocket attack

The worst V1 attack on South London. The rocket struck the busy street market...

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V1 and V2 rockets

The V1 and V2 rockets were developed as a reaction to the heavy allied bombin...

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Civilian deaths in London caused by enemy action

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Lewisham V1 rocket attack

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Lewisham Borough Council

The Borough of Lewisham was formed as an amalgamation of the Metropolitan Bor...

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Marks and Spencer

Retail group specialising in clothing and food, founded by Michael Marks and ...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
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Lewisham V1 rocket attack - original

Lewisham V1 rocket attack - original

This brass plaque on the pavement had become badly worn and a new one was ere...

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