THE CHRISTMAS BLITZ 1940
For 3 nights the area came under attack with heavy bombing causing mass destruction and loss of life. It became name as ' The Christmas Blitz'
20th DECEMBER 1940
The North Liverpool docks are the target and take heavy bombing. The Adelphi hotel has a near miss, but the Town Hall, Municipal Buildings and Cunard Offices are hit and fires start within them. The Landing Stage also takes a blow. A parachute mine lands at Waterloo Dock killing 9 people. I have found details for 8 of those who died.
JAMES LEGGETT ANDREWS
died 20/12/1940, aged 54.
of 117 Bagot Street. Died at Waterloo Docks.
EDWARD BENJAMIN BAKER
died 20/12/1940, aged 34.
Firewatcher. Husband of Constance Baker, of 10 Victoria Terrace, Aigburth. Died at Waterloo Grain Warehouse.
THOMAS JOHN EVANS
died 20/12/1940, aged 55.
Son of the late William Hugh and Agnes Jane Evans, of Holyhead; husband of Lily L. Evans, of 254 Queen's Drive, West Derby. Died at Waterloo Dock.
JAMES HENRY EVANS
died 20/12/1940, aged 72.
Firewatcher; of 14 Peter Road, Walton. Husband of A. Evans. Died at Waterloo Dock.
PERCY GERRARD
died 20/12/1940, aged 46.
of 7B Broughton Drive. Husband of Ellen Gerrard. Died at Waterloo Dock.
EDWARD LINFORD
died 20/12/1940, aged 40.
Fireman, A.F.S. Husband of Rebecca Linford, of 94 Ashville Road, Wallasey. Died at Waterloo Dock.
HENRY JOHN MULLINGS
died 20/12/1940, aged 42.
Husband of Annie Mullings, of 14 Southdean Road. Died at East Waterloo Dock.
THOMAS VOCE
died 20/12/1940, aged 40.
Constable, Liverpool City Police. Son of Blanche Voce, of 47 Harewood Street, Everton; husband of Alice Voce, of 6 The Armoury, West Derby. Died at Waterloo Dock.
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Bianca Street in Bootle is hit. At least 8 people die in the bombing.
ROBERT BARWISE
died 20/12/1940, aged 59.
Air Raid Warden; of 12 Carolina Street. Son of the late George and Margaret Barwise. Died at 39 Bianca Street.
IRENE ANN JOHNSON
died 20/12/1940, aged 26.
of 39 Bianca Street. Daughter of the late Edward and Annie Kelly, of 12 Carolina Street; wife of Richard Cyril Johnson (H.M. Forces). Died at 39 Bianca Street.
JOHN ROBERT KELLY
died 20/12/1940, aged 34.
of 39 Bianca Street. Son of the late Edward and Annie Kelly, of 12 Carolina Street. Died at 39 Bianca Street.
BETTY MUMFORD
died 20/12/1940, aged 15.
of 37 Bianca Street. Daughter of James Montgomery Mumford. Died at 37 Bianca Street.
JAMES MONTGOMERY MUMFORD
died 20/12/1940, aged 50.
of 37 Bianca Street. Died at 37 Bianca Street.
MARGARET JEAN MUMFORD
died 21/12/1940, aged 12.
of 37 Bianca Street. Daughter of James Montgomery Mumford. Injured 20 December 1940, at 37 Bianca Street; died at General Hospital.
WALTER PENDLEBURY
died 20/12/1940, aged 52.
F.A.P. Member; of 43 Bianca Street. Husband of Emily Pendlebury. Injured at 43 Bianca Street; died same day at General Hospital.
HARRY WILLIAM SWINTON
died 20/12/1940, aged 17.
Son of C. H. Swinton, of 53 Ariel Road. Died at 37 Bianca Street.
Bianca Street in Bootle. Odd numbers in 20's and 30's
Photo courtesy of Liverpool Records Office
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Photo courtesy of Liverpool Records Office
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21st DECEMBER 1940
The heaviest raid to date hits Liverpool. Fires burn in many places causing utter chaos. Canada, Gladstone, Brocklebank, Princes, Wapping, King's and Carriers Docks all bombed. Royal Infirmary hit with damage to houses nearby. Other bombs hit St George's Hall, the Electric Station at Highfield Street, Prescot Street Police Station and the Fish Market at Hatton Garden. Several air raid shelters are hit with serious loss off life. Most areas to the North and South of Liverpool city centre are hit as are other areas of the city on this night of destruction.
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The Air raid shelter at Blackstock Gardens takes a direct hit. At least 72 people lose their lives in the bombing.Read the story here http://liverpoolremembrance.weebly.com/blackstock-shelter.html
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Heber Street off West Derby Road is hit. At least 14 die.
SARAH FULLERTON
died 21/12/1940, aged 48.
of 9 Heber Street, West Derby Road. Widow of Alfred Fullerton. Died at 9 Heber Street.
MATTHEW FULLERTON
died 21/12/1940, aged 11.
of 9 Heber Street, West Derby Road. Son of Sarah, and of the late Alfred Fullerton. Died at 9 Heber Street.
EDNA McGOWAN
died 21/12/1940, aged 7.
of 22 Colwell Close. Daughter of William McGowan, and of Margaret McGowan. Died at 9 Heber Street.
JOYCE McGOWAN
died 21/12/1940, aged 2.
of 22 Colwell Close. Daughter of William McGowan, and of Margaret McGowan. Died at 9 Heber Street.
MARGARET McGOWAN
died 1940 ( probably 21/12/1940 ) aged 27.
of 22 Colwell Close. Daughter of Sarah, and of the late Alfred Fullerton; wife of William McGowan. Died at 9 Heber Street
SARAH McGOWAN
died 21/12/1940, aged 5.
of 22 Colwell Close. Daughter of William McGowan, and of Margaret McGowan. Died at 9 Heber Street.
DORIS MAY PARRY
died 21/12/1940, aged 17.
of 32 Fedora Street. Daughter of J. H. Parry. Died at Heber Street.
ALFRED THOMAS PURNELL
died 21/12/1940, aged 17.
of 11 Heber Street. Son of Alfred Ernest Purnell. Died at Heber Street.
ELSIE LILLIAN PURNELL
died 21/12/1940, aged 14.
of 11 Heber Street. Daughter of Alfred Ernest Purnell. Died at Heber Street.
HILDA MAY PURNELL
died 21/12/1940, aged 16.
of 11 Heber Street. Daughter of Alfred Ernest Purnell. Died at Heber Street.
ELIZA WILKINSON
died 21/12/1940, aged 63.
of 11 Heber Street. Widow of Thomas Wilkinson. Died at 11 Heber Street.
HILDA WILKINSON
died 21/12/1940, aged 24.
of 11 Heber Street. Daughter of Eliza and of the late Thomas Wilkinson. Died at 11 Heber Street.
RONALD WILKINSON
died 21/12/1940, aged 6.
of 11 Heber Street. Son of Hilda Wilkinson. Died at 11 Heber Street.
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6 people die in a bombing at Benedict Street in Bootle
ELIZABETH LITTLE
died 24/12/1940, aged 85.
W.V.S.; of 110 Benedict Street. Widow of Christopher Little. Injured 21 December 1940, at 110 Benedict Street; died at General Hospital.
HANNAH MORAN
died 21/12/1940, aged 19.
of 130 Benedict Street. Daughter of James and Mary Moran. Died at 130 Benedict Street.
JAMES MORAN
died 21/12/1940, aged 48.
of 130 Benedict Street. Husband of Mary Moran. Died at 130 Benedict Street.
MARY MORAN
died 21/12/1940, aged 48.
of 130 Benedict Street. Wife of James Moran. Died at 130 Benedict Street.
AGNES WILSON
died 21/12/1940, aged 67.
of 128 Benedict Street. Wife of Samuel Wilson. Died at 128 Benedict Street.
SAMUEL WILSON
died 21/12/1940, aged 69.
of 128 Benedict Street. Husband of Agnes Wilson. Died at 128 Benedict Street.
Benedict Street in Bootle. Showing numbers 120-136
Photo courtesy of Liverpool Records Office
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Photo courtesy of Liverpool Records Office
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Cranehurst Road opposite Walton Hall Park is hit. At least 10 people lose their lives, 8 of whom are from the same family.
BRIDGET AMBROSE
died 21/12/1940, aged 76.
of 25 Cranehurst Road. Wife of Richard Thomas Ambrose. Died at 25 Cranehurst Road.
KATHLEEN DORA AMBROSE
died 22/12/1940, aged 42.
Air Raid Warden; of 25 Cranehurst Road. Daughter of Richard Thomas Ambrose, and of Bridget Ambrose. Injured 21 December 1940, at 25 Cranehurst Road; died at Walton Hospital, Rice Lane.
BERYL LEONARD
died 21/12/1940, aged 5.
of 27 Cranehurst Road. Daughter of James and Emma Leonard. Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
EMMA LEONARD
died 21/12/1940, aged46.
of 27 Cranehurst Road. Wife of James Leonard. Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
FRANK LEONARD
died 21/12/1940, aged 16.
of 27 Cranehurst Road. Son of James and Emma Leonard. Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
JAMES LEONARD
died 21/12/1940, aged 55.
of 27 Cranehurst Road. Husband of Emma Leonard. Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
MARGARET LEONARD
died 21/12/1940, aged 8.
of 27 Cranehurst Road. Daughter of James and Emma Leonard. Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
PATRICK JOHN LEONARD
died 21/12/1940, aged 62.
of 85 Prestbury Road. Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
MARY REDMOND
died 21/12/1940, aged 24.
of 87 Stuart Road. Daughter of James and Emma Leonard, of 27 Cranehurst Road; wife of Stephen Redmond (H.M. Forces). Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
LILIAN TAYLOR
died 21/12/1940, aged 21.
of 27 Cranehurst Road. Daughter of James and Emma Leonard; wife of James Taylor (H.M. Forces). Died at 27 Cranehurst Road.
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3 People are killed when a bomb hits Neville Road in Fazakerley.
STANLEY JINKS
died 21/12/1940, aged 27.
Son of Thomas and Emily Jinks, of 26 Drysdale Avenue, Chingford, Essex. Died at 65 Neville Road.
JOHN PARKER
died 21/12/1940, aged 7.
of 65 Neville Road, Fazakerley. Son of Julia Parker, and of William Thomas Parker. Died at 65 Neville Road.
WILLIAM THOMAS PARKER
died 21/12/1940, aged 29.
of 65 Neville Road. Husband of Julia Parker. Died at 65 Neville Road.
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James Ferguson Hood is believed to be the only full Time Liverpool fireman who was killed on duty by enemy action. He was killed by a collapsing wall during an air raid in Forge St/Juniper St Kirkdale on the 21 December 1940.
Fireman Hood was a Scotsman who joined Liverpool Police Fire Brigade in 1935 as number 379H and he served at Westminster Road fire station.
JAMES FERGUSON HOOD
died 21/12/1940, aged 26.
Constable, Liverpool Fire Brigade; of 32 Pemberton Road. Son of John and Jessie Hood, of Newhouse, Beeswing, Dumfriesshire. Died at Juniper Street.
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22nd DECEMBER 1940
Canada, Huskisson and Alexandra Docks bombed.
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St Anthony's ( Scotland Road ) school shelter hit. At least 11 deaths, including two priests.
JOSEPH BUCHANAN
died 22/12/1940, aged 17.
of 10 Louis Street. Son of Margaret Buchanan, and of the late Joseph Buchanan. Died at St. Anthony's School.
ELIZABETH HURST
died 22/12/1940, aged 56.
of St. Anthony's Presbytery, Scotland Road. Died at St. Anthony's School.
WILLIAM KAVANAGH
died 22/12/1940, aged 30.
R.C. Priest; of St. Anthony's Presbytery, Scotland Road. Son of John Kavanagh, of 9 Elgar Road. Died at St. Anthony's School.
WILFRID KEEFE
died 22/12/1940, aged 34.
R.C. Priest; of St. Anthony's Presbytery, Scotland Road. Died at St. Anthony's School.
WINIFRED LAWLER
died 22/12/1940, aged 33.
of 49 Moffat Street. Died at St. Anthony's School.
PHOEBE SHERIDAN
died 22/12/1940, aged 19.
Daughter of Margaret Sheridan, of 77 Drake Crescent, Fazakerley, and of the late Joseph Sheridan. Died at St. Anthony's School.
ALEXANDER THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 41.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of 36 Saint Martin's Street, Scotland Road; husband of Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
ALEXANDER ANTHONY THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 4.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Son of Alexander and Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
MARGARET THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 38.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Kavanagh; wife of Alexander Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
MARGARET THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 12.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Daughter of Alexander and Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
MARY JOAN THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 7.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Daughter of Alexander and Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
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St Anthony's ( Scotland Road ) school shelter hit. At least 11 deaths, including two priests.
JOSEPH BUCHANAN
died 22/12/1940, aged 17.
of 10 Louis Street. Son of Margaret Buchanan, and of the late Joseph Buchanan. Died at St. Anthony's School.
ELIZABETH HURST
died 22/12/1940, aged 56.
of St. Anthony's Presbytery, Scotland Road. Died at St. Anthony's School.
WILLIAM KAVANAGH
died 22/12/1940, aged 30.
R.C. Priest; of St. Anthony's Presbytery, Scotland Road. Son of John Kavanagh, of 9 Elgar Road. Died at St. Anthony's School.
WILFRID KEEFE
died 22/12/1940, aged 34.
R.C. Priest; of St. Anthony's Presbytery, Scotland Road. Died at St. Anthony's School.
WINIFRED LAWLER
died 22/12/1940, aged 33.
of 49 Moffat Street. Died at St. Anthony's School.
PHOEBE SHERIDAN
died 22/12/1940, aged 19.
Daughter of Margaret Sheridan, of 77 Drake Crescent, Fazakerley, and of the late Joseph Sheridan. Died at St. Anthony's School.
ALEXANDER THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 41.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of 36 Saint Martin's Street, Scotland Road; husband of Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
ALEXANDER ANTHONY THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 4.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Son of Alexander and Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
MARGARET THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 38.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Kavanagh; wife of Alexander Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
MARGARET THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 12.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Daughter of Alexander and Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
MARY JOAN THOMPSON
died 22/12/1940, aged 7.
of 5 William Moult Street, Scotland Road. Daughter of Alexander and Margaret Thompson. Died at St. Anthony's School Shelter.
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