Restored Goole Zeppelin raid memorial unveiled

The memorial in Goole was unveiled to mark the centenary of the bombings

A restored memorial to those killed in the World War One Zeppelin raid in Goole has been unveiled to mark the centenary of the bombings.

Sixteen people, including six children, died when up to 60 bombs were dropped on the town on 9 August 1915.

Fundraising started over a year ago to restore the memorial at Goole Cemetery, which was first put in place in 1922.

Relatives of those killed in the raid were invited to attend the rededication ceremony.

Grade II listed

An exhibition of photos and maps relating to the Zeppelin raid were also on display at the town's Lowther Hotel.

Stephen Walker, from Goole First World War Research Group, said Historic England had awarded the memorial Grade II listed status.

"The memorial is historically very important for the town and we wanted to get it restored in time for the 100th anniversary," said Mr Walker.

"The top layer was badly weather damaged but that has been cleaned and there is new lettering, which replicates the original, meaning that all the names of the victims listed can now be read."

The memorial was awarded Grade II listed status by Historic England