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Jill and Lawrence
A pilot wearing tunic with brevet squatting down with young girl on his knee.

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Jill and Lawrence
A man wearing suit sitting inside a room and holding hand of young girl with furniture in the background. On the reverse 'Jill and Lawrence summer/autumn 1942'.

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Jill and Eileen
Head and shoulders portrait of woman and young girl. On the reverse 'Jill & Eileen, summer/autumn 1942, photo Bernard McNamara'.

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Lawrence and Jill
An airman wearing tunic holding a young girl on his knee. On the reverse 'Lawrence and Jill, Summer 1942, UK.

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Pilot with two children
Full length image of a pilot wearing tunic with brevet, standing in a garden holding a baby in his right arm and a young girl in his left. In the background house with ivy and window. On the reverse 'The Glen, September 19th `1942, see babys book'.

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Family group
An elderly man and woman with baby seated, young girl seared between them in a garden. Lawrence wearing tunic with pilot brevet standing behind. In the background a house with window.

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Page from Baby book
For Jill Elizabeth with description and infomation.

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Evacuation preparation
A letter sent from the West Bromwich Education Committee, signed by L.G. Rose, Evacuation Officer. The letter provides a list on what is necessary to prepare for when an evacuation is ordered, including what to pack.

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West Bromwich evacuation
A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.

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Government evacuation scheme
A letter concerning the proposed government evacuation scheme detailing the circumstances for the proposed evacuations. The letter is signed by L.G. Rose Director of Education and Evacuation Officer.

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Letter to George Shephard Johns' grandfather
A letter to George Shephard Johns' grandfather from George thanking him for his letter and post order. George says his mother was glad to see him.

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Letter to George Shephard John's mother
Letter to George Shephard John's mother from Florence R Field. The letter informs Mrs Johns that George has arrived and reassures George's mother to not worry.

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Letter from the headmaster
A letter signed by the headmaster of West Bromwich Grammar School, P. W. Butler. The letter concerns the decision to evacuate students.

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Government evacuation scheme
A ministry of health pamphlet created for the parents of evacuated children. The pamphlet details the costs of the evacuation scheme and the government plan to set up an allowance to be paid each week by the parents of evacuated children. The…

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Letter sent by George Shephard Johns
A letter from George Shephard Johns sent to his mother and father, Harold Johns and Florence Shephard. George thanks his parents for their letter he received and lets them know he will be starting school and needs some books. He also tells his…

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Postcard from George Shephard Johns
A postcard from George Shephard Johns sent to his mother and father, Harold Johns and Florence Shephard. In the postcard George thanks his parents for the card he received from them.

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Letter to George Shephard Johns
A hand written letter sent to George Shephard Johns from a relative. The letter concerns sending sympathies to George on the death of his mother. The letter also provides general family updates concerning George's relatives.

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Some memories of the war
Memoir detailing a teenage girl's experiences of the war. The document details experiences of evacuation, the blackouts, sounds of the war during air raids and what they saw on the streets of Liverpool.

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Baby Book (Rosemary McNamara)
The book describes journey and events of the journey from S Rhodesia to UK in June 1942 and then staying with her father's parents. It lists events growing up: teeth and first words. Two b/w photographs of baby in pram and other children. It carries…

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Letter to Lewis Ellis from his brother Sidney
Writes about how he was getting on at his new school and provides details of his activities there. Continues with home family news. Concludes with school timetable.

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Letter to Lewis Ellis from his mother
Discusses mail expectations and disappointment that he had not got the previous weekend off. Asks after his health and mentions father had a cold as well. Comments on seeing Lancaster and Manchester fly over. Writes about brother playing for second…

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Interview with Joyce Exton Wallace. Seven
Joyce Exton Wallace recalls the bombing of her sister's house with whom Joyce and her baby, Robert, were living. Half of the house was destroyed and 11 month old Carol was killed. Joyce, Robert and her sister escaped by climbing down the rubble of…

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Interview with Joyce Exton Wallace. Five
Joyce Exton Wallace recalls being given five clothing tokens by the council to clothe herself and her baby Robert, after being bombed. A stranger donated a parcel of baby clothes and she received a pram and more baby clothes from the Canadian Red…

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Margaret Dixon's account of her early life and service in the Women's' Auxiliary Air Force
13 handwritten pages; Margaret describes, in detail, her early life and service as a nurse in the WAAF.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Interview with Frank Edwards
Frank was born in London. He recalls a V-1 coming over and taking shelter in the London underground. Frank talks of his evacuation to the countryside near Croxton Kerrial, when he was nearly five. He was accompanied by his two brothers and,…

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