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CWR,6 mins

70 Stories: Eileen Bees

Coventry Blitz

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Eileen was eight-years-old at the time of the Blitz, living in Clay Lane, and had to spend the night in the house as the shelter was too small. She shares her memories of the night and what happened following morning.

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