Reference
Z1818/4
Title
'An Evacuee's Memories of Wilstead 1939-1941' by Thomas P. Morris. Pupil at Mora Road Junior School, Cricklewood, London. Evacuated to Wilstead with brother George on the 1 September 1939. Covers arrival at Wilstead, selection by Fred and Olive Smith, farmers. Discusses tasks on farm including delivering milk to customers, planting of crops and harvest, hedging. Visits to Mission Hall for morning service every Sunday, and ocasionally the Wesleyan Chapel with Fred and Olive's nephew Cyril Taylor. Recalls soldiers at the Canadian encampment in the fields around Ivy Lane sharing chocolate rations and rice pudding. Visits by parents. Memories of school in Wilstead and exploring local woodlands. Transfer to Owen's Grammar School in Bedford and St Aloysious' School, Bedford, billeting with a Mr and Mrs Pearce in Queens Park, Bedford
Date free text
2008
Production date
From: 2008 To: 2008
Level of description
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