Photo: James Pasby

Mary Ellen Langlands was born in 1881 and in 1911 was residing at 32 Camden Lane North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, she was married in 1903 and had at least two children, James Langlands, born 1904 and Charlotte Langlands born 1905.

Mary Ellen Langlands resided at 72 Silkey's Lane, Ridges Estate, North Shields. Widow of Charles Langlands. Died at 72 Silkey's Lane.

The following is the official account of the bombing raid. 22.34.. Northumberland.. Tynemouth Borough.. Two HEs fell, one near the junction of Silkey's Lane and Waterville Road about 60 yards N of the LNER track, and the other on the tennis court in Smith's Recreation Park. The second bomb fractured a 15" water main which was again in operation at 16.30 on the 3rd. An alternative supply was given to the west of the Town, including Smith's Dock. Thirty-three houses were seriously damaged, but are capable of repair, and 196 houses were slightly damaged. Fourteen families had to leave damaged houses, but as alternative accommodation had already been arranged, it was not necessary to open the Emergency Rest Centres.

Casualties were two fatal and eight injured, all the latter having been sent home after treatment. The bodies were received at the ARP Mortuary. Funeral arrangements in both cases were carried out by the Corporation and the burials took place on Friday the 5th. The Rescue, Repair, First Aid, Warden, Police, Fire Brigade, Water, and Mortuary Services were in operation. It was not found necessary to open the Information Centre, and eighty enquiries were dealt with at the Town Clerk's Office. One hundred and twenty Emergency Ration Cards were issued in respect of foodstuffs damaged. Thirty-eight persons received assistance from the Assistance Board.

Bombing report for the day
The CWGC entry for Mrs. Langlands