The coastal town was considered a ‘safe zone’ and welcomed thousands of evacuees from London, prior to 1939.
But between July 1940 and December 1941, more than four hundred bombs were dropped in the area, according to VisitEastbourne.
Eastbourne is thought to be the most bombed coastal town in South-East England, with 112 attacks during the Second World War.
Look at photos below to see how people lived and the destruction.
5. Eastbourne during the Second World War (Copy photograph by Jon Rigby)
Eastbourne during the Second World War (Copy photograph by Jon Rigby) Photo: JON RIGBY PHOTOGRAPHER 07850 900
6. Eastbourne during the Second World War (Copy photograph by Jon Rigby)
Eastbourne during the Second World War (Copy photograph by Jon Rigby) Photo: JON RIGBY PHOTOGRAPHER 07850 900
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