Mapping the Blitz

Come to this illustrated to talk to hear about the detailed survey of the destruction caused by aerial bombing during the Second World War.

The London County Council Bomb damage maps are one of the centre pieces of our London in The Second World War Exhibition. They are coloured with a combination of dyes and crayon they record damage from minor to total destruction using a coloured key. V1 and V2 damage sites are also identified.

The 110 sheets that cover the old County of London are the most detailed and complete survey of destruction caused by the aerial bombardment.

This illustrated talk complements our current exhibition London in the Second World War, on display from 24 February 2025 until 19 February 2026.

See our London in the Second World War events collection for more events related to our exhibition.

PLEASE NOTE: This talk will be taking place in-person only at The London Archives.

The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station. More details on our Getting to The London Archives.