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Grandma Kept Bomb For 66 Years, Neighbours Played With It
28 May
Summary
- An 87-year-old woman kept a suspected bomb in her garden for 66 years.
- She considered the relic a 'party piece' for guests.
- A gardener's discovery led to a police evacuation and bomb disposal.
An 87-year-old woman in Norwich kept a suspected unexploded bomb in her garden for 66 years, treating it as a curious garden ornament and a 'party piece' for visitors. Her late husband, who had army experience, had previously examined the item and assured her it was harmless.
The decades-long presence of the device ended when a gardener, while working on May 28, 2026, discovered the heavily rusted, 50cm object. Concerned by its appearance and weight, he contacted the police.
Officers arrived and requested the woman to evacuate her home, but she initially refused, citing her long history with the object. The bomb squad was called, and the device was safely detonated at a separate location. It was later identified as a practice bomb used for signaling flares. The woman expressed a fondness for the object, recalling how neighbours would often ask about it and even play with it. She was saddened to see it removed from her garden.
