Murder and Mayhem during the WW2 (Blitz) part 2 tells the story of Southampton citizens who lost their lives during the Blitz and later war years. On this walk these are just a few you will hear about:
How a fluttering canary gave the alarm that something was wrong when a woman died in her Northumberland Road home……….was it Murder? Or simply an accident?
ARP warden became a hero.
Tragedy in the Civic Centre basement. The sad story of the little girl who was pulled alive from the rubble but later died and the caretaker who led the girls into the basement.
A life cut short, the aspiring dancer who never got a chance.
This walk must be booked to avoid disappointment, there is now a limited number of persons allowed on these walks, to book visit this website (Book Now) which will be via an email please state the time and how many are attending. Do please be aware of the weather, sturdy clothes for the cold and wet and at all times suitable footwear and plenty of water for when it’s HOT!
Meet by the Main gate end of Cemetery Rd, postcode; SO15 7AF
Photo courtesy of the Daily Echo
