Dear listers: [also posted on ENG-LINCSGEN] I had posted awhile back asking for information about bombings at Mablethorpe in July 1942 and specifically a house named THE RETREAT on Windsor road. I received this morning from the Mablethorpe library confirmation of bombings and 4 houses demolished, 10 damaged and 6 persons injured. houses mentioned were SUNNYSIDE and CHEQUERS..[Chequers being nextdoor to THE RETREAT] I do not believe that anyone died as a result. [did not find any of the surnames mentioned on GRO index for [sept] 1942] or any of these names in cemeteries at Mablethorpe. Nevertheless, there were "12 homeless persons" and their lives would be severely impacted. The bombing happened on July 27 in the morning. I would assume that this damage to THE RETREAT necessitated the move of "our" relative and her newborn baby, to her mother's home in Peterborough by July 31. where she registered the baby's birth "by declaration". I would really appreciate exchanging info with persons who might have lived at Mablethorpe during the 1940s and can remember the episode or anyone who remembers any of the homes mentioned. I can also provide a few further details as in the "report" ... believed to be a Constabulary? report early after the bombing. I had asked Lincolnshire Archives for evidence of 1942 bombings but had specified "LOUTH" and I gather that Mablethorpe was in SKEGNESS constab? anyway! success!... sure hope to hear from SKS with memories of this..thanks liz of BC Canada