The Archive · 1940

Many Buildings Hit

It was learned today that in recent attacks bombs have fallen near several important buildings, includ. ing the Bank of England and St. Paul's Cathedral, where a delayed action missile was located.

The "Daily Herald" and "Evening Standard" newspaper offices have been hit. A cinema attached to Madame Marie Tussaud's famous waxworks museum, where figures of notable are—exhibited, also wi London had its first raid warning on Thursday shortly before 4 p.m. G.M.T. The raiders apparently were kept at a distance as nothing developed in the London area and the all-clear signal was sounded at 440 pr

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