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July 26th 1940 Bombs dropped at 07:30, hit several houses and a school. Priory Road was damaged and some bombs on the recreation ground. One woman was killed, several hurt.

Sat 27th 1940 Hector registered between 5 & 6 oclock. One person died in hospital from the raid, I heard four whistling bombs.

Aug 2nd 1940 Two air raid warnings after ten o'clock. No bombs.

Aug 8th 1940 Air raid warning lasted nearly an hour.

Aug 9th Saw bombs from a long way off. No sirens.

Aug 12th Enemy planes over. Raid warning lasted 1 hour 12:30-1:30. Planes flew high and circled a while. Another warning @ 5:40 pm