Eastbourne is thought to be the most bombed coastal town in the South-East, having sustained 112 attacks in World War II.
The worst ever bombing raid on Eastbourne took place on April 3 1943 when 10 enemy aircraft dropped 12 bombs on the town centre.
Prior to this, in 1939, Eastbourne was considered a ‘safe zone’ and even welcomed thousands of evacuees from London.
See below to view photos of life during World War II and the destruction left behind by the bombings.
The worst ever bombing raid on Eastbourne took place on April 3 1943 when 10 enemy aircraft dropped 12 bombs on the town centre.
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9. Eastbourne during the Second World War
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