Memorials & monuments · London
First flying bomb on London
In or near City of London.
First flying bomb on London — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mile End · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
First flying bomb on London 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The site features a blue plaque commemorating the first flying bomb to fall on London, which occurred on June 13, 1944. The bomb caused significant damage and casualties, marking a notable event during World War II. The plaque is located on a railway bridge in Mile End, London.
Place summary
The First Flying Bomb on London memorial is located in London. This memorial commemorates the initial use of flying bombs during the Second World War, marking a significant moment in the city's wartime history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5278, -0.0373
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 5BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Mile End — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/672751536 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Park Villa Boutique Hostel
Hostels · 0.1 km
The Art Pavilion
Galleries · 0.1 km
Mile End Climbing Wall
Indoor climbing centres · 0.2 km
Mile End Park
Parks · 0.2 km
Ledley King
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Sylvia Pankhurst
Parks · 0.2 km
Sylvia Pankhurst
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Towpath Horse
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
.jpg?width=1200)
The Lord Tredegar
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
The Palm Tree
Historic houses · 0.3 km
The Palm Tree
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Mile End Lock
Canal locks · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Hostels · London
Park Villa Boutique Hostel
Park Villa Boutique Hostel — a hostel in england london.
📷 5Galleries · London
The Art Pavilion
The Art Pavilion — a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Indoor climbing centres · London
Mile End Climbing Wall
Mile End Climbing Wall — a indoor climbing in england-london, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10Parks · London
Mile End Park
Mile End Park — park in Bethnal Green, London.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Ledley King
Ledley King — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Sylvia Pankhurst — Public artwork (sculpture).
Where to eat & stay near First flying bomb on London
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · London
Park Villa Boutique Hostel
Park Villa Boutique Hostel — a hostel in england london.
📷 5Hostels · London
A Home from Home
A Home from Home — a hostel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · London
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · London
via Limehouse Hostel
via Limehouse Hostel — a hostel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · London
The Lord Tredegar
The Lord Tredegar — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Widow's Son, London
The Widow's Son, London in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Blind Beggar
The Blind Beggar in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · London
George Tavern
George Tavern in England London, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Admiral Sir John Franklin
Admiral Sir John Franklin is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is First flying bomb on London?
- First flying bomb on London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E3 5BS), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is First flying bomb on London?
- First flying bomb on London — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to First flying bomb on London?
- The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E3 5BS.
- Is First flying bomb on London free to visit?
- Yes, First flying bomb on London is free to enter.
- How do I get to First flying bomb on London?
- The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E3 5BS.