Blitz memorial plaque, Devonshire Green
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Ref No:a07290
Title:Blitz memorial plaque, Devonshire Green
Location:Sheffield_City_Centre
Date:2022
Date Period:2020-2039
Photographer:Pete Evans
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Plaque reads: Devonshire Green - This open space is dedicated to the memory of those citizens of Sheffield who died on the nights of the 12th, 13th and 15th December 1940 during aerial bombardment of the City in the Second World War 1939-45.

This stand of live trees was planted by The Lord Mayor of Sheffield (Councillor W. Owen JP) on 14th December 1980 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the raids.

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