- Contributed byÌý
- Essex Action Desk
- People in story:Ìý
- Mr. Peter Rolfe (Ted, & Nel Kemp + Family) & Harry Rolfe
- Location of story:Ìý
- Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex
- Background to story:Ìý
- Civilian
- Article ID:Ìý
- A4003525
- Contributed on:Ìý
- 04 May 2005
One Sunday morning my Dad said "Let's Cycle over to Springfield & see Uncle Ted at Springfield Green".
On arriving we were shocked to find their Bungalow in ruins and a huge crater in the back garden next to the Tulip Public House.
Uncle Ted had been out with the Fire Services during the raid and Aunt Nel & Family were saved by the strong kitchen table that provided the cover.
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