The Prudential Building Tragedy May 1941 (Stories from the Strongrooms)

Welcome to the latest in our Stories from the Strongrooms series; a series of talks which are informed by the collections at the Hull History Centre.
In May 2021 we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hull Blitz of May 1941. One of the most well-known incidents of the Blitz was the Prudential Building tragedy. We use the report by the City Engineer and contemporary photographs to tell the official story of the incident.
Our webpage on the Second World War, includes a useful source guide to help you find more information can be found at www.hullhistory...
Discover more about the Hull History Centre, the work we do and the collections held within our walls over on our website: www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk.