Memorial Bombardment Christchurch
Text on the memorial:
On 17th April 1941
Christchurch was set on fire
by enemy action and the
church cross fell in flames
on this spot.
These stones mark where
the grass was scorched
by the burning cross.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Paul Simpson
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