Filming in Bootle.

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Frank948
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Filming has taken place at The MF&RS Heritage centre its to do with the May Blitz 75 years ago.
Also at the Strand Tunnel by Asda .Then Ash St.Les Dennis off ( Corry )Is doing the talk.Its on BBC 1 Inside out program MAY 9th 1930 hrs.
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bob. b
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Thanks for that information Frank
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thanks frank
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Cool! I painted the picture on the walls showing the bombers over Bootle during the May Blitz in the Strand tunnel :D :D :D

Mack :)
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fatboyjoe90
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Thanks for sharing this info Frank. :wink: :) :)

Mack, you should post some of your pictures on here. :wink: :D :D
Cheers Joe.
Frank948
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Filming is also on BBC 1. 7. 30pm Friday 6 May also Mon 9.May 7 30 pm May May Blitz on Bootle.Providing the BBC do not change the programs.
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Thanks for that Frank. :wink:
Cheers Joe.
Frank948
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I have just been to St Lukes Church Top of Bold St. The Blitz It has a Fantastic display of Lights and sound effects.Its worth a visit it starts at 9 pm as it goes dark.Its the last night tomorrow.
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nicolas
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The Programme -
http://bbc.in/1SSQkDY
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Thanks for that , Nicholas. Very moving :cry: :cry:
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Invicta
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Just caught up with this, thanks Nicolas for putting it on.
My Wife's family house was flattened in Roxburgh Street, Walton as were two other family members homes. They all relocated to Wigan to live together in a large house and moved back to Litherland in 1950. :wink: K
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