A SNOWY Sheffield cemetery fell silent in tribute to hundreds who lost their lives when the city was devastated by German bombers 70 years ago.
Wreaths were laid and a minute's silence observed at City Road Cemetery to mark the anniversary of the Sheffield Blitz.
The ceremony took place yesterday at the mass grave for victims of the World War II bombings.
Several local community groups took part alongside police officers, MP Paul Blomfield, Manor and Castle Development Trust, Park Community Action, Skye Edge Group, Manor Top PA and one of The Star's Women of Steel, Dorothy Slingsby.
Children from Wybourn Primary School joined in and laid their own floral tribute.
A total of 668 Sheffield civilians and 25 servicemen died, 1,586 were injured, and 40,000 made homeless during two nights of bombing in 1940.
Yesterday's event was organised to remember effect war has on the ordinary people and pay tribute to their sacrifices.
The ceremony took place yesterday at the mass grave for victims of the World War II bombings.
Several local community groups took part alongside police officers, MP Paul Blomfield, Manor and Castle Development Trust, Park Community Action, Skye Edge Group, Manor Top PA and one of The Star's Women of Steel, Dorothy Slingsby.
Children from Wybourn Primary School joined in and laid their own floral tribute.
A total of 668 Sheffield civilians and 25 servicemen died, 1,586 were injured, and 40,000 made homeless during two nights of bombing in 1940.
Yesterday's event was organised to remember effect war has on the ordinary people and pay tribute to their sacrifices.
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