Memorial Firewatchers

"Remember the
Fire-watchers
led by
S.O.WILSON
who guarded these
roofs in time of war.
They twice saved
the Cathedral
from fire bombs
1941-1944"

Plaque commemorating the Cathedral fire-watchers and a small display case with remains of incendiary bombs which had been thrown from the roof of the Cathedral by the fire-watchers.

Peterborough was bombed several times, the heaviest on 10th May 1941, which was the worst night of the London Blitz, but compared with other cities did not suffer as much damage.

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Source

• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward