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A high-explosive bomb which fell.|on the eastern transept of St. Paul's Cathedral during a recent night raid, destroyed the high altar and damaged the 17th century choir arch, it was revealed A 'The tall candle sticks and beautiful cross above the altar were obliterate 50 Hi ed but the choir stall designed by Gibbons, and two priceless upright se' candlesticks signed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, escaped. The Bishop's Throne and the stalls of the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries also were undamaged.
The reredos, an ornamental screen covering the wall at the back of the altar, was buried in the debris but was not damaged otherwise. Stained-glass windows at the east end of the Cathedral were damaged slightly by the blast. Debris was flung in all directions.
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