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The history hidden in Britain's boozers. Si and Dave visit 'Bomber County', Lincolnshire, on a mission to discover the importance of the county's pubs in World War II.

Si and Dave visit 'Bomber County', Lincolnshire, on a mission to discover the importance of the county's pubs during World War II.

They visit a boozer that housed the homeless when the village was bombed and meet veterans with tales of daring do.

And in Woodhall Spa, they visit the Bluebell Inn, a pub that served the famous Dambuster Squadron, amongst others, and now stands as a living memorial to all the veterans who served from the nearby airbase.

29 minutes

Music Played

  • Geoff Love & His Orchestra

    The Great Escape March

  • Geoff Love & His Orchestra

    Reach For The Sky

  • Geoff Love & His Orchestra

    The Dambusters March

  • Harry Roy & His Orchestra

    Run Rabbit Run

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dave Myers
Presenter Si King
Director Jon Turner
Series Producer Julie Grant
Executive Producer Jo Roe

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