Wansteadium Blitz project, 16 Oct 1940; Snaresbrook Road, Overton Drive

On this night in 1940 at 10pm, two high explosives bombs dropped by German planes on Overton Drive, Wanstead, caused a serious fire after igniting gas. At 10.20pm, more high explosive bombs landed on Snaresbrook Road opposite Hermitage Close, injuring two people.