Memorials & monuments · London
First Bomb of the Blitz
In or near City of London.
First Bomb of the Blitz — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
First Bomb of the Blitz is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The First Bomb of the Blitz is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the initial German bombing raid on the city during World War II. The site serves as a reminder of the impact of the Blitz on London and its residents.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5184, -0.0928
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2Y 5AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/2020733613 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is First Bomb of the Blitz?
- First Bomb of the Blitz is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2Y 5AG), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is First Bomb of the Blitz?
- First Bomb of the Blitz — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to First Bomb of the Blitz?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2Y 5AG.
- Is First Bomb of the Blitz free to visit?
- Yes, First Bomb of the Blitz is free to enter.
- How do I get to First Bomb of the Blitz?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2Y 5AG.