As many as 1000 people lost their lives and 20,000 their Homes as high explosive's and incendiary's rained down nightly. Bootle was said to have had the worst bombing per head than any other town in Britain. A minor sensation was caused by the announcement of a great subterranean lake under the town. This was evidently the source of Bootle's famous spring. Which provided a constant supply of fresh, soft water in preceding centuries.
Buses replace tram car service.
1967 Balliol house, Stanley Precinct, opened housing various Corporation departments. 1968 New Strand officially opened on 4th October by the Mayor. Centenary of Charter celebrated. Silver Jubilee visit of H.M. The Queen. 1981 Population of Bootle - 63,537.