May 3, 1916
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Collection of A. Taylor
The Illustrated War News
The matron of the Convalescent Home in Lowestoft shelled by the German war-ships was sleep in this room at the time, but she and other woman inmates escaped unhurt, in spite of the extensive damage done [to the] building. A German communique' issued in Berlin on April 26 said: "A section of our High Sea forces bombarded with good success and [sic] important military buildings at Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft." Presumably, in the eyes of the German Navy, a convalescent home for women is an "important military building" while shops and dwelling-houses are regarded as "fortifications". The German squadron was engaged by comparatively small British force "and in about 20 minutes it returned to Germany, chased by our light cruisers and destroyers." [Photo by C.N.]
Caption: One of the "Important Military Buildings" mentioned in the German communique'? A bedroom in the Convelescent Home in Lowestoft.
