The attack, which flattened the hotel on December 12, 1940, caused the largest single loss of life in Sheffield during World War 2. At the time, the site on the corner of Fitzalan Square and High Street was occupied by an ornate seven-story pub, in which some took shelter in the basement during the air raid. The site is now occupied by a pawn brokers. Sign up for newsletters from The Star Local historian Martin Naylor, 69 years old, from Woodseats, has campaigned for the memorial since November... Read this story