Oranmore Mews SW1

11 May 1941

By Alice Hollingsworth-Hallett

On 11 May 1941, Oranmore Mews, a block of flats on Bessborough Terrace, Pimlico, home to ten families, was completely destroyed by a 250 kg high explosive bomb. The mountain of debris blocked surrounding roads, obstructing the emergency services as they attempted to reach the victims.The bomb also caused minor damage to both water and gas mains – but fortunately there were no serious leaks.

The pile of rubble caused by the collapsed tenements buried three cars and trapped six people. A total of three people died, with four others taken away from the scene by ambulance.

Damage to Oranmore Mews, May 1941

Oranmore Mews, Pimlico, May 1941

The rubble-strewn remains of Oranmore Mews, May 1941

ARP Damage Report, Oranmore Mews, 11 May 1941

ARP Incident Report, Oranmore Mews, 11 May 1941

ARP Damage Report, Oranmore Mews, 11 May 1941

This page was added by Alice Hallett on 22/12/2015.

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