1942: Messages from the Norwich Raids

Boyd Taylor talks about the Pagoda, which came to Norwich in 1880 and was hit during the raids. Duration: 2'22. (If you leave the displayed zone, playing will end)

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Ann Bancroft's memories of the raids, including when the rats fled the bombing of Caley's...into her back garden! Duration: 5'53 (If you leave the displayed zone, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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Boyd Taylor talks about the role of ARPs, and City Hall. Duration: 6'35. (If you leave the displayed zone, playing will end)

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David Sayer remembers when the barrage balloons (once they'd returned to Norwich) were hit by a thunderstorm...and the end of rationing. Duration: 2'25. (If you leave the displayed zone, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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When walking home from work Colin's mum usually walked through Carrow Road, however one night she decided to visit her boyfriend on King Street instead. Duration 1'30 (If you leave the displayed zone, playing will end)

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During the raids Curl's department store was bombed and claimed for the damage but as it turned out perhaps, they claimed for too much. Duration 3'28 (If you leave the displayed zone, playing will end)

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Jo Hook tells the story of nurse Janet Hardingham who helped evacuate patients when the hospital was bombed. Duration 1'33 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Steve Smith talks about the role of the police in the raids. Duration: 7'11 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Ray Fisher talks about exploring Norwich after the first raid and seeing the damage that was caused. Duration: 9'39 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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Bethan Holdridge talks about children's experiences in the raids. Duration: 4'08 Caution busy road close by. Caution busy road close by. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Nick Stone talks about the different types of shelters and who would've had them. Duration 2'54 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Roger Gamble talks about his memory of the raids and the loss of his mother. Duration 12'39 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Boyd Taylor talks about the rush to prepare for the war. Duration 2'02 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 0'54. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 1'28. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Some information about the bombing of Curls. Duration: 0'23. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Boyd Taylor talks about preparations for the war. Duration: 3'54. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Antony Jarrold shares memories of the rebuilding after the raids, and people's feelings when they knew that war was coming. Duration: 3'27. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Antony Jarrold shares his memories of the raids, including when his class had to take place in their garage. Duration: 6'58. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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A summary of the impact of the Baedeker Raids on Norwich, including John Grix receiving an award from the king. Duration: 1'48. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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A summary of the Baedeker Raids in Norwich, and also who John Grix was. Duration: 1'40. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Ray Fisher talks about returning to Norwich after the second raid to find his house totally destroyed. Duration: 9.30. Caution busy road close by. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Information about the decision many people made, after the first raid, to leave the city. Duration: 0'41. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 0'25. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 0'15. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Historian Jan Gore talks about the role of messengers on the home front during the war. Duration: 7'43. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Local historian Nick Stone talks about the pictures he has made of the raids (combining new and old photographs), and of the impact of the raids on the city. Duration: 4'17. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Bethan Holdridge, of the Museum of Norwich, tells the story of Betty Smith, a young girl who died during the raids. Duration: 2'46. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Historian Jan Gore tells the story of Buddy the Sealion, who escaped because of the raids. Duration: 6'03. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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David Sayer talks about the outbreak of the war, and his fears of a Meccano shortage. Duration: 1'58. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Local historian Steve Smith talks about the differences between navigation in WWI (zeppelins) and WWII. Duration: 4'15. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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Sheila and Bill Collins share their memories of the raids. Duration: 10'20. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Karen Hicks tells the story of her mother-in-law's experience of the Baedeker Raids. Duration: 2'21. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Jo Hook talks about the ARPs and messengers in Norwich. Duration: 1'53 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Jo Hook talks about the importance of the raids for modern times. Duration 1'07 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Nick Stone talks about his initial interest in the raids. Duration 6'44 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Pete Neal describes his memories of the raids (Context of the war). Duration 3'10 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Ray Fisher describes his experience of the first raid, for which Norwich was unprepared. Duration 8'15 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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Ray Fisher describes his return to Norwich after the raids. Duration 4'36 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Original poem by Tessa Guy. Duration 0'42 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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Original poem by Tessa Guy. Duration 0'42 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Original poem by Tessa Guy. Duration 0'32 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Tony Tilford's' memories recounted by Jacqui Burgoyne. Duration 1'40 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Victor Hall has learning difficulties. He was born in the Gressenhall workhouse and grew up at what was then called the 'Little Plumstead Mental Deficiency Colony.' He retells the story of the night of the raid. Duration 3'55 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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David Sayers describes the aftermath of the raid and the involvement of firefighters. Duration 1'33 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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David Sayer recounts the stories of the first and second raids. Duration 2'10 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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David Sayer describes how his friend's house was blown up. Duration 1'45 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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David Sayer retells his memories of being in the shelter. Duration 1'10 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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David Sayer recalls the time when his dad upgraded the shelter in his garden. Duration 2'52 (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end)

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Some information on the role of scouts during WWII, including the Baedeker Raids. Duration: 1'25. (If you move outside the displayed area, playing will end) Caution busy road close by.

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