Read the stories of the Liverpool people who were affected by the Blitz.

Blitz stories

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Blitz

Images of the devastation caused by the Blitz in Liverpool, which was a key target for bombers during the Second World War.

Liverpool and the Blitz

Liverpool and the Blitz | National Museums Liverpool

The port city of Liverpool and surrounding areas were key targets for German bombers during the Second World War, 1939-45. In Merseyside more than 4,000 civilians were killed, 10,000 homes were destroyed and 70,000 people made homeless during air raids. See photographs of the bombed city and find out more about how the area was affected.

https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/museum-of-liverpool/blitz/liverpool-and-blitz

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Liverpool and the May Blitz of 1941

The May Blitz, 1941 | National Museums Liverpool

The May Blitz on Liverpool, 1-7 May 1941, was the most concentrated series of air attacks on any British city area outside London during the Second World War. The German Luftwaffe caused enormous damage across the city.

https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/museum-of-liverpool/blitz/may-blitz-1941

The May Blitz, 1941

Our museum experts have top tips on how to get conversations started with older people about their memories of significant times, such as the Blitz.

Memories of the Liverpool Blitz

Memories of the Liverpool Blitz   | National Museums Liverpool

It is very important to make the time to talk to older people about their memories, particularly memories of their experiences during significant times such as the Liverpool Blitz. Our museum experts have top tips on how to get these conversations started, how to record these memories and how to store significant objects for future generations.

https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/museum-of-liverpool/memories-of-liverpool-blitz

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