Commemoration will remember 41 killed during Luftwaffe bombing attack on Newark’s Ransome and Marles Factory on March 7, 1941 during World War Two

A significant event in a town’s history will again be remembered — commemorating the lives of dozens of people.

A service of remembrance will be held to mark the 83rd anniversary of the bombing of the Ransome and Marles factory in Newark which killed 41 people.

On March 7, 1941 at 1.40pm the raid on the Ransome and Marles munitions factory began when a low-flying Heinkel dropped two bombs on the factory, one on the street and another on an air-raid shelter in nearby Stanley Street.

Another five bombs were dropped in a second attack at 2.25pm, injuring many of the rescue workers who had responded to the initial bombing.

As well as killing 41 people ­— 29 men and 12 women ­— another 165 were injured.

The commemoration service will take place at Newark Cemetery in front of The Sacrifice Memorial Cross and will start at 1.40pm on Thursday, March 7, corresponding with the time of the attack..

Anyone who is planning to attend is advised to contact Marian Quant Friends of Newark Cemetery Secretary by emailing: mquant.friendsofnewarkcemetery@gmail.com

Attendees are asked to arrive by 1.30pm for the 1.40pm start.