Service will mark anniversary of Hull bombing raids
Hull History CentreA service is to be held to mark the 85th anniversary of the heaviest bombing raids on Hull during World War Two.
More than 400 people were killed during the German attacks on the nights of 7 and 9 May 1941.
There will be a ceremony at the Citizens Air Raid Memorial in the city's Northern Cemetery on 6 May at 14:00 BST.
The service will be led by the Reverend Vicky Earll and will feature recollections of people who lived through the Blitz.
About 1,200 people were killed during German bombing raids on Hull between 1940 and 1945, with 3,000 people injured and more than 150,000 made homeless.
During the May 1941 attacks many well known buildings were destroyed, including the Hammonds department store and the Prudential Assurance offices in Queen Victoria Square.
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