Victims of second World War bombing of Ransome and Marles factory remembered in service at Newark Cemetery

Those who died in the second world bombing of Ransome and Marles are to be remembered.

A service will take place in Newark Cemetery on Tuesday at 1.30pm ­— to mark the moment of the first raid in 1941.

A total of 41 workers lost their lives, of whom 30 are buried in the cemetery, and another 165 were injured.

A Heinkel 111dropped four bombs on the Northern Road factory at 1.35pm and went on to make another two passes.

After the all-clear sounded the rescue work began.

However, at 2.24pm another enemy plane attacked the works while rescuers worked. Although five bombs were dropped, only one exploded but caused more casualties and damage.

Tuesday's service will be led by Andrew Miller, of Newark Evangelical Church.

It will be attended by Newark Mayor Laurence Goff and cadets from Magnus Church of England Academy.

Anyone wanting to take part in the remembrance should meet at the Memorial Cross at 1.15pm.