IRA Bombing in 1939

[Lex]

I had absolutely no idea that the IRA bombed Coventry: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-28191501

[Lex]

Some more background to the bombing: http://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/articles/s-shaw.php

[rebbonk]

I had absolutely no idea that the IRA bombed Coventry: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-28191501

They had a second bite in the 70s Lex.

You're not alone in not knowing, there's a Coventry page on facebook where there are many admitting to not knowing!

[Lex]

It got forgotten a week later when war was declared. I hope a memorial gets sorted out.

[rebbonk]

Again Lex, I have mixed views. Whilst those that died innocently deserve remembering, a memorial could stoke up long buried distrust and resentments.

I believe (was told by an elderly Irishman) that there was quite a backlash toward the Irish community in the day, just as there was in Birmingham after the pub bombings.

[Lex]

Amemorial for the bombing's victims is being planned: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-29975977

[Lex]

The memorial was unveiled today; it looked to be a low key & dignified affair: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-34475372