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Dear Harry
I was unable to finish off your letter on Saturday owing to a very heavy raid. I cannot stop now to write much but this will let you know we are alright.
We had several landmines in Belvedere, one in Albert Road or rather a little turning off there behind the dairy, four persons were killed in the Busy Bee. I expect there are more deaths but we have not heard yet. One on Calendars no one was killed, and one in Lessness Park, Just the other side of Maycocks garden wall. This did considerable amount of damage to all the houses around. That is why I have been unable to write and and get the parcel off before this. I have been cleaning up the mess. I'll let you know more details later.
I have to write this letter as the typewriter was more or less bombed. I hope to be able to repair it later.
We are the only inhabitants left in Berkhampstead Road. The other houses being more damaged than ours. We have been cleaning ceilings up since 5.30am Sunday. This afternoon we are going over to have a cup of tea with Gladys and a bath. A bath is quite out of the question at Tower House as the bath is full up with ceiling.
All day yesterday and to-day we have been hearing noises like bombs.They are pulling down houses. Burndepts is burnt right down. Belvedere Station is to be pulled down. Dr Barr had a fire in his place. Dad & I have been getting some of the stones off the lawn. Dad had only just cut and rolled the lawn on Saturday.
The cars are alright although there is a nasty dent in the back of the roof of ours. The garage looks a mess.
14 ceilings are down, all windows out and all doors from the back of the house. Several inside doors are off and just splintered to nothing. Fortunately I had packed all the china and we had packed almost all the ornaments too. The silver and pewter I have packed away too and your lady.
We didn't know where to start cleaning up, but are gradually getting down to it.
I'll write again soon as I can. We are quite alright and there is no need to worry. We sleep in the cellar and have our meals in the kichen. We are hoping they will come and do the roof soon. Tower House stood up to it very well on Saturday night.
Dad sends his love and says we are still holding the Fort (what's left of it).
I must close here as I have lots to do before we go out this afternoon.
I hope you are quite alright.
Love from us both
Phyllis
This letter was written on 21at April 1941

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