A permanent Clydebank Blitz exhibition could be created in the town after West Dunbartonshire Council marked the 80th anniversary of the bombing.

More than £13,000 has been earmarked from council funds for any further expenditure relating to the Blitz.

It comes after a plaque to commemorate the lives lost as a result of the enemy bombing during World War II has been unveiled on the grounds of the Municipal Buildings in Dumbarton. 

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At the beginning of March, an exhibition on the Blitz displaying Clydebank born artist Tom McKendrick’s work was opened in the Town Hall as part of the anniversary commemorations.

Copies of Mr McKendrick’s book on the Blitz have now been received and will be distributed to all secondary schools and main libraries in due course. 

An update was brought before the cultural committee this morning where it was agreed that a  “letter to the future” will now be written and opened in 2041 on the 100th anniversary of the Blitz.

A time capsule had been suggested but this was not pursued.

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Council leader Jonathon McColl said: “I would like to move that committee earmark the funds as requested and ask officers to explore options for hosting a permanent Clydebank Blitz exhibition. I would ask them to bring a report back to a future committee.” 

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Councillor McColl thanked committee for their efforts in securing the memorial, which honoured those who died in the bombing. 

He said: “I had the pleasure of coming down for the unveiling and I have to say I was very pleased with the quality of it. 

“Having served on this committee for the last five years, I am very pleased with what we have delivered both in terms of the cultural aspects of things and the recognition that has been given to various events in history and the way we have marked those things – I think we have done very well.”