South Tyneside History
| Title | Bomb Damage to the Corner of Albany Street and Marlborough Street |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0000189 |
| Photographer | Amy Celia Flagg |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 2 October 1941 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | c1940s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | At 21.08 on 2 October 1941, four bombs hit Marlborough Street and Albany Street causing extensive damage. Many houses were flattened and others had to be demolished later. People were trapped in their houses or air raid shelters and there were numerous casualties. A Special Police Constable on duty on Marlborough Street was killed. |
