The Rev. Frederick Luke Wiseman, one of the leaders of the Methodist Church, died suddenly at his home at Wandsworth Common at the age of eighty-five. He had delivered two sermons that day — one at Wesley's Chapel, City Road — fell asleep in his chair, and never wakened.
The London County Council was to undertake an extensive programme of additional amenities in its parks and open spaces after the war, at an estimated cost of £401,040 based on pre-war prices, spread over five years. The Parks Committee, chaired by C.R. Douglas MP (North Battersea), stated: "We wish to see the Council's parks and open spaces used to the fullest possible extent by all sections of the community whenever the weather permits."
Except for a possible few last shots, the battle of the flying bomb had been won. During 80 days' bombardment, 8,000 bombs had been launched, of which 2,300 reached the London region. In the first week 33 per cent were brought down; in the last week, 70 per cent — with only 9 per cent reaching London. South London had suffered more than North London.