The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Nazi Bonbers Try For
 London Destruction
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bomb struck outside a big hotel and dislodged masonry. An explosive bomb killed 80 horses in a brewery stable. Four hundred persons shell tetring in the basement of church were unhurt when an explosive bomb struck overhead.
 The "all clear" after a long lull, sounded before midnight.
 As this dispatch is telephoned to New York, the fight is about over. The fires are out or s1noldering. The -blackened, scared f1re-fighters are dropping asleep. The city is over- cast, due to clouds, not to smoke.
 Greatest Less
 London, Dec. 30-(UP)-The fa- nous 18th century Guildhall, the seat of the governing body of Lon- don, was in ruins today, represent ing probably inc most important historical loss of the war.
 Although last nights tremendous German air raid on the heart of London destroyed or damaged many historic structures, the destruction of the ancient council hall of the corporation of the city of London was regarded by officials as the greatest loss yet suffered in connec- tion with historical monuments.
 The Guildfall was built in the early years of the 18th century for assemblies of citizens and as the seat of the city government.
 It was damaged by the great fire but was repaired, reputedly by Sir Christopher Wren, who used the or iginal walls of the building.
 Other Buildings Hit
 Other buildings damaged in "the city" of London included the famous old Bailey Court, the ancient Gird- lers Company hall, the School of Music in the city and the Carlton Club in St. Swithin's Land.
 The famous hostelry, Cheshire Chedse, was endangered by fire started in a nearby building. There was considerable damage in the Moorgate S-vricli, where stores aiiu offices were ravaged by fire. Many adjoining the London wall.
 The famous St. Pauls Cathedral was endangered, the Church of St. Brides was gutted so that only the spire remained standing, St. Mary Aldermanry was hammered to a shell, and St. Andrews by the Ward robe was damaged almost beyond repair. St. Laurence JeWry, near Guildhall also was largely in ruins.
 rho ocoono af Ct DorI15c froyN1 cor.i ous damage seemed miraculous and today there were large numbers of worshippers crowding into the church to offer prayers. A Christ mas tree at the top of the steps leading to St. Paul's was bright with colored lights as the crowds entered
 Famous Landmark Gone.
 The destruction of Guildhall robbed London of one of its most famous landmarks. The facade of the hall was topped by the arms of the city. The great hall into which tourists often crowded in peace time was 151 feet long and AS feet wide
 The Guildhall's richly decorated council chamber was burned out The roof was blasted open and the painted ceilings entirely destroyed
 It was impossible to venture inside today but it appeared from the out side that only the skeleton and a few pieces of statuary remained.
 The Guildhall Library Museum suffered less, but its valuable stained glass windows were broken.
 The treasures of the Guildhall, in- cluding the citys gold plate, the lord mayors sword and mace, had been removed months ago and put in safe place but many valuable relics were destroyed.