14°CGerman bombing of Britain, 1914-1918
Ramsgate's first zeppelin raid. 1:48am, 17th May 1915, 20 bombs were dropped on the town in one of the country’s first air raids.
About German bombing of Britain, 1914-1918
The attack destroyed the Bull & George Hotel, injuring 3 people, 2 of whom later died. The site would eventually become Woolworths and later Poundland. The raid also damaged nearby shops, such as David Greig Tea & Provision Merchant, now Holland & Barrett.Nearest Transport
Cavendish Street Car Parkless than a hundred meters away
Chatham Street On-Street Parkinga few hundred meters away
Community By Shell Recharge Charging Stationless than half a mile away
Ramsgate Stationunder a mile away
LOOP - Leopold Street (Stop B)a couple of hundred meters away
Nearest Facilities
Cavendish Street Car Park Public Toiletsless than a hundred meters away
Ramsgate East Pier Yard Public Toiletsa few hundred meters away
Drinking Fountainless than half a mile away
Military Road Ramp Lifebuoya few hundred meters away
