South Tyneside History
| Title | South east corner of the Market Place |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0000191 |
| Photographer | Amy Celia Flagg |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 02 October 1941 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | c1940s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | At 20.20 on the 2nd of October 1941, a bomb fell on the entrance to the shelter under the Market Place. The explosion fractured a gas main which burst into flame. It was not extinguished until mid day on October 3rd. |
