York Baedeker Raid
Karen Adams
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £55 + travelling expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 31st October 2022
- Tagged:
- York | History | Ww2 | Baedeker Raid
The Baedeker Raid was the 8th Air Raid attack on York during World War Two, on 29 April 1942.
At total of 65 High Explosive bombs fell and many Incendiary bombs. There were also 24 Unexploded bombs reported.
Within the city area 70 civilians were killed, including 8 children, as well as 4 Civil Defence personnel.
This talk looks at the areas bombed and the people who lived through that night of terror and those killed.
Also Available for Zoom
Talk Length: up to 2 hours
Views: 534 | Enquiries: 0About Karen Adams
Hi I grew up in York and became very interested in the 2000 history of this city. I then became an archaeologist, working in the city and surrounding area, allowing me to make some wonderful discoveries which has added to the understanding of how people lived (and died) in various different historical periods within the Yorkshire and Humberside area.
If you are looking for a talk about York's vast history, interested in archaeology. Please see the talks listed here.
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