Luton, Vauxhall Motors c.1950
Photo ref:
L117028
More about this scene
On 30 August 1940, a 100kg bomb scored a direct hit on Park Street bus depot, killing one person and creating a temporary bus shortage. The Germans had been aiming for the neighbouring Vauxhall works, but bombing lacked accuracy in those days. On 9 September 1940, a parachute mine was dropped on Park Street, destroying 46 houses and making 100 people homeless. On 21 October, bombs rained down, damaging 400 homes. German prisoners helped clear up the damage. Air raid shelters were not foolproof, but they gave a sense of security. In Luton they included one under shops on the east side of Park Street, and tunnels were made under Upper George Street.
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