16 March 2011 Last updated at 17:25

In pictures: New images show WWII Hull blitz aftermath

Black Swan, Clifford Street. Hull was the most heavily bombed city outside of London. More than 1,200 people died in the raids and more than 90% of houses were destroyed or damaged. Photo courtesy of English Heritage.

Charterhouse. The first heavy raid took place in March 1941 when 378 German aircraft bombed over seven hours causing 96 deaths. Photo courtesy of English Heritage.

Hull National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road

Hull National Picture Theatre: This was one of the first buildings hit. The audience of 150 people - who were watching The Great Dictator starring Charlie Chaplin when the bomb struck - took shelter in the foyer and miraculously no-one was killed. Photo courtesy of English Heritage.

George Street. Hull was subject to the first daylight air raid of the war and the last piloted attack on 17 March 1945. Photo courtesy of English Heritage.

Hunter Street, Wesley Chapel. The city was bombed throughout the war and suffered more than 80 raids. Photo courtesy of English Heritage.

Master Mariners Almshouses. These photos, which were taken by John Summerson and G Bernard Wood, were originally intended to show the buildings intact. But enemy bombers had destroyed them before the photographers could get to the sites. Photo courtesy of English Heritage.

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In pictures: New images show WWII Hull blitz aftermath

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