Holborn in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
W.H. Smith & Son - Bomb Damage
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
1. W.H. Smith and Son - Bomb Damage Marker
the head office of
W.H. Smith & Son
from 1920 to 1976.
The above sign was
damaged by shrapnel
from a German bomb
during an air raid
on the night of
10th October 1940
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1940.
Location. 51° 30.897′ N, 0° 6.937′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Holborn. It is at the intersection of Portugal Street and Carey Street, on the right when traveling east on Portugal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England WC2A 2HD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Lord Russell Beheading Site (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spencer Perceval (about 210 meters away); Bush House (about 240 meters away); Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding (about 240 meters away); Zeppelin Bomb Damage (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); William Marsden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The George (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Twinings (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
2. W.H. Smith & Son - Bomb Damage Marker - Shrapnel-damaged Sign
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
3. W.H. Smith & Son - Bomb Damage Marker - Wide View
Both the marker and the shrapnel-damaged sign are visible, although partly obscured by the scaffolding, just to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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