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Ellen Lee

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Ellen Lee 1894-1951 ARP Warden at the air raid shelter on this site beneath Wilkinson’s Lemonade Factory. Bombed on the night of 4th May 1941 with the loss of 107 lives. It was the scene of the heaviest loss of life due to enemy action in North East England during WWII. The bravery and devotion to duty of Mrs Lee ensured that many were saved who may otherwise have perished.

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Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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