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The SW2 area of London covers parts of Brixton, Streatham Hill and Tulse HillI. It was struck by 21 V1's which killed about 83 people. There were no V2' attacks.  The Streatham Hill area suffered 5 V1's in very close proximity. These were in Wavertree Road, Streatham Hill opposite the end of Wyatt Park Road, Streatham Hill by Barhill Road, Barcombe Avenue and Downton Avenue The effect of the blast in this limited area was substantial with few buildings escaping any damage.The worst incident in SW2 was at a rest centre in Acre Lane which was hit by a Flying bomb on 28th June. The centre was used to assist people previously bombed out of their houses and tragically 25 die

Brixton Town Hall Acre Lane 28th June 1944 after it was hit by a V1

The Tragedy at Acre
Lane opposite Lambeth
Town Hall 28th June
1944 which killed 25
people. 

Brixton Town Hall Acre Lane 28th June 1944 after it was hit by a V1
Streatham Hill Theatre 3rd July 1944 after being hit by a V1

 Streatham Hill theatre from Barhill Road after a V1 hit it on 3rd July

Beechdale Road Brixton 23rd June 1944 following a V1 Fying bomb strike

Beechdale Road Brixton after a V1 attack on the 23rd June 1944

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