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A WW2 bombing raid. (Then & now photos)

Posted by Norman Dunn on 10/7/2026, 11:04 am

As I say on the older 1960s photo, that arched bridge on River Drive looked like the Tyne Bridge during WW2 blackouts so the Luftwaffe tried bombing it. The 2nd photo from Google Earth shows the little shipyard is long gone & housing built on the site.

Re: A WW2 bombing raid. (Then & now photos)

Posted by Linda in NZ on 10/7/2026, 9:32 pm, in reply to "A WW2 bombing raid. (Then & now photos)"

Love this before and after. We walked around that dry dock when we there. I thought it was a great idea to use it as part of a community, so much history. Thanks Norman.

Re: A WW2 bombing raid. (Then & now photos)

Posted by Jackie W on 12/7/2026, 9:31 am, in reply to "A WW2 bombing raid. (Then & now photos)"

Brilliant, thanks Norman!

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