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Leonard Dorricott
Head and shoulders portrait of Leonard Dorricott. On the reverse 'Feb 1946 at RAF Waddington Photograph of a pencil self-portrait via two mirrors.'
Tags: arts and crafts; RAF Waddington
Les Arrowsmith's Wartime Log
Les Arrowsmith's wartime note book during 1944 and 1945 whilst a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 7. In the book he has recorded addresses of friends, a list of clothes and their prices, books and magazines needed, 'more ideas', records, calendar,…
89 Hut
A sketch of the hut that Les stayed in. Forested mountains behind.
Tags: arts and crafts; prisoner of war
Parcel Domani Waiting Day
A cartoon of a prisoner waiting for food and a parcel. He is dreaming of roast chicken.
Tags: arts and crafts; prisoner of war
The Last Celebration
A cartoon of a prisoner with a glass and a bottle. He is jumping for joy over a wrecked building.
Tags: arts and crafts; prisoner of war
Prison Camp Bunks
A sketch of a prisoner lying on the bottom bunk. On top is another prisoner of war sleeping. His greatcoat is hung at the end of the bunk.
Tags: arts and crafts; prisoner of war
Parcel Store Cartoon
A prisoner smoking all his cigarettes at once. It is captioned 'The next step - all cigarettes parcels will be smoked at the store'. He is watched over by a guard.
Tags: arts and crafts; prisoner of war
Les Rutherford's prisoner of war diary
Prisoner of war diary of Les Rutherford, captured the 20 December 1943 and then detained at Stalag Luft 3 (Belaria). It consists mostly of sketches and cartoons but also information on camp life, photographs and German newspaper cuttings. The diary…
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had letters from home and Red Cross parcels. They have been at an art exhibition by Yugoslav officers. He has been playing football.
Tags: aircrew; arts and crafts; prisoner of war; Red Cross; sport
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He received a record number of letters last week - four. Parcels have arrived. He is in good health.
Tags: aircrew; arts and crafts; prisoner of war
Les Pickford's 1943 Diary
Les' record of his time as a prisoner of war. Lots of sport and camp plays and musicals. He escaped in September when Italy made peace with the Allies. He describes his journey to British lines then back home.
Tags: aircrew; arts and crafts; C-47; entertainment; escaping; evading; prisoner of war; Red Cross; sport
Prisoners marching through the Camp Gate
A group of prisoners marching through the camp gates, passed a sentry box and watched by guards.
The Theatre Stalag Luft III Sagan
A partly coloured sketch of a theatrical group with a caption September 1st 1943 to January 27th 1945. Character include a man in a wheelchair, and two men dressed as women.
Dress Rehearsal
Actors on the stage being watched by an orchestra in their pit and a handful of spectators. Several actors are at a table while two Royal characters are on a raised area.
Prompt Side
The theatre's wings with an actor and two stage hands.
Carpenter's Shop
Seven men at work making props. Two men are working on a dresser. A Red Cross crate is in the foreground.
The Theatre
A view of the hut used as a theatre. Two trees are in the foreground
Musical Comedy
A scene from a musical comedy viewed from the wings. Musicians including a guitarist and saxophonist are playing while a man dressed as a woman dances.
Still Life
Props stored at the theatre. There is a bust, stage flats and pieces of furniture.
Off Right
A view of the stage from the wings. Two actors are on the stage and a third, a waiter, is bringing a tray with a drinks.
Make Up
A scene in the dressing room. Actors are reading their lines while others get changed and have makeup applied. Four men and preparing to play women's roles.
Back Stage
Six actors waiting back stage. Three men are dressed as women. Part of a show's musical running order is written on the wall behind them.
Washing Down
Stage hands preparing scenery. The stage door is open to the outside camp and two men are carrying a stage flat. More scenery is against the back drop at the back of the stage.
Lighting Plot
Control room for the stage lighting, looking down at the stage. Two actors are on stage while stage hands move a piece of furniture.
Behind the Curtain
Stagehands at work. Two dancers are on the stage. A man at the top of a ladder is working on the stage flats and others are painting.