When Norwich was bombed: our city's untold stories from the WWII Baedeker Raids.
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Boyd Taylor talks about the Pagoda, which came to Norwich in 1880 and was hit during the raids. Duration: 2'22.
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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
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Boyd Taylor talks about the role of ARPs, and City Hall. Duration: 6'35.
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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.
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David Sayer: Barrage balloons and the end of rationing

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
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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
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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
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Steve Smith talks about the role of the police in the raids. Duration: 7'11
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Ray Fisher talks about exploring Norwich after the first raid and seeing the damage that was caused. Duration: 9'39
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Bethan Holdridge talks about children's experiences in the raids. Duration: 4'08
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Nick Stone talks about the different types of shelters and who would've had them. Duration 2'54
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Roger Gamble talks about his memory of the raids and the loss of his mother. Duration 12'39
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Boyd Taylor talks about the rush to prepare for the war. Duration 2'02
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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 0'54.
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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 1'28.
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Some information about the bombing of Curls. Duration: 0'23.
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Boyd Taylor talks about preparations for the war. Duration: 3'54.
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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.
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Antony Jarrold: Before and after the raids

Antony Jarrold shares his memories of the raids, including when his class had to take place in their garage. Duration: 6'58.
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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.
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A summary of the Baedeker Raids in Norwich, and also who John Grix was. Duration: 1'40.
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Ray Fisher talks about returning to Norwich after the second raid to find his house totally destroyed. Duration: 9.30.
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Information about the decision many people made, after the first raid, to leave the city. Duration: 0'41.
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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 0'25.
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An original poem by Eloise Sophocleous. Duration: 0'15.
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Historian Jan Gore talks about the role of messengers on the home front during the war. Duration: 7'43.
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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.
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Nick Stone: Pictures, and the impact of the raids

Bethan Holdridge, of the Museum of Norwich, tells the story of Betty Smith, a young girl who died during the raids. Duration: 2'46.
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Historian Jan Gore tells the story of Buddy the Sealion, who escaped because of the raids. Duration: 6'03.
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David Sayer talks about the outbreak of the war, and his fears of a Meccano shortage. Duration: 1'58.
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Local historian Steve Smith talks about the differences between navigation in WWI (zeppelins) and WWII. Duration: 4'15.
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Sheila and Bill Collins share their memories of the raids. Duration: 10'20.
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Karen Hicks tells the story of her mother-in-law's experience of the Baedeker Raids. Duration: 2'21.
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Jo Hook talks about the ARPs and messengers in Norwich. Duration: 1'53
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Jo Hook talks about the importance of the raids for modern times. Duration 1'07
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Nick Stone talks about his initial interest in the raids. Duration 6'44
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Nick Stone: How he became interested in the raids

Pete Neal describes his memories of the raids (Context of the war). Duration 3'10
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Ray Fisher describes his experience of the first raid, for which Norwich was unprepared. Duration 8'15
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Ray Fisher describes his return to Norwich after the raids. Duration 4'36
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Original poem by Tessa Guy. Duration 0'42
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Original poem by Tessa Guy. Duration 0'42
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Original poem by Tessa Guy. Duration 0'32
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Tony Tilford's' memories recounted by Jacqui Burgoyne. Duration 1'40
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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
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David Sayers describes the aftermath of the raid and the involvement of firefighters. Duration 1'33
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David Sayer recounts the stories of the first and second raids. Duration 2'10
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David Sayer describes how his friend's house was blown up. Duration 1'45
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David Sayer retells his memories of being in the shelter. Duration 1'10
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David Sayer recalls the time when his dad upgraded the shelter in his garden. Duration 2'52
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David Sayer: His dad upgraded the shelter

Some information on the role of scouts during WWII, including the Baedeker Raids.
Duration: 1'25.
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1942: Messages from the Norwich Raids

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Boyd Taylor: The Pagoda

Ann Bancroft: rats from Caley's

Boyd Taylor: ARPs and City Hall

David Sayer: Barrage balloons and the end of rationing

Colin Roe's mum: A lucky escape

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DOWNLOAD OUR APP TO DISCOVER THIS TOUR AND MANY OTHERS.

The Echoes

Boyd Taylor: The Pagoda

Ann Bancroft: rats from Caley's

Boyd Taylor: ARPs and City Hall

David Sayer: Barrage balloons and the end of rationing

Colin Roe's mum: A lucky escape

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