The Baedeker Raid on York



 

The detailed descriptions of each target:

  1. Manufacture and Assembly Hangers – large, parallel saddle roofs.
  2. Power plants – large, high chimneys.
  3. Stockyards.
  4. Outbuildings – huge, various types of roof.

Vehicle Improvement Plant

  1. Workshop Hangar for cars – large, parallel saddle roofs.
  2. Repair Workshops with engine house in the SE Corner – large, parallel saddle roofs, chimney.

Passenger Station

  1. Reception Building – large, various types of roof.
  2. Station Concourse with 5 Platforms – iron construction, glass roof.

Freight Depot

  1. Goods Hangars– large, parallel roofs.
  2. Loading Docks.
  3. Living Accommodation – large, various types of roofs.
  4. Factory and Outbuildings – large, various types of roof.
  5. 2 Locomotive Sheds – 55m and 35 m.
  6. Water Tower – approx 5m.
  7. Signal Boxes – large saddle roofs.
  8. Probably containers – partly surrounded by earth walls approx. 5m.
  9. Turntable.


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