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British Red Cross letter to John Harrison's mother
Letter was the reply to an enquiry from Mrs Harrison. It was to inform her that they had heard nothing regarding John having become a prisoner of war.
Bunk beds
A set of triple wooden bunk beds. On the middle level various items including boxes and cans are arranged on top of the bedding, the bottom level appears to be in use for storage with a partially open chest and crockery visible. A large bowl rests on…
Burns prisoner of war identity card
Gives personal details and next of kin. Includes b/w photograph and fingerprint. Stalag IX C. Two versions of the same item. Submitted with caption 'Photo of Bob Burns's German PoW ID card for Stalag IXC'.
Bushey Park Group Photographs
Two photographs of groups of German POWs at Bushey Park.
On the reverse 'Top Pic. Subject front row 5th from left' and 'Bottom Pic. Subject front row centre- in uniform Bushey Park'.
On the reverse 'Top Pic. Subject front row 5th from left' and 'Bottom Pic. Subject front row centre- in uniform Bushey Park'.
C Haines' address
Address of C Haines in Winchester
C1 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A group of 12 men arranged in two rows spaced apart. Behind are many spectators, some sitting on the roofs of their huts.
C10 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Man doing the long jump, just about to touch down. He is watched by a group of officials and spectators in the background. Some seated on the roof of a hut. Two men are holding the measuring tape. There is another man with a rake to smooth the sand.
C11 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Three men completing a running race. The finishing tape is held at one end and two officials are crouched at the line. A German officer watches on. There are many spectators with a large group seated and standing on a hut.
C12 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A table with many prizes for the winners of the Sports Day. One official looking on and many spectators, several topless.
C13 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug.42
The men, mostly topless are standing behind the line. Behind on the roof a hut are two seated men.
C14 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Three men, one in uniform, are seated at a table. Two others in civilian clothes are standing close by. Four of the five are wearing sunglasses. On three blackboards are the betting odds.
C15 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The winner of the relay race, carrying a baton and breaking the tape. He is watched by a group of spectators, seated and standing on the ground and on the roof of a hut.
C16 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A man standing on a stool is issuing instructions through a loud-hailer. He is wearing shorts and a sleeveless vest and is reading from a notebook. Around him are spectators, some paying attention to him, others not. Behind him is a goal. Further…
C17 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A German officer and three airmen behind a table with prizes for the Sports Day. The table is covered with a cloth and the prizes are arranged on top. The group is in the shade at edge of a hut.
C18 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Group of men seated and standing by a line and some on the roof of a hut, just behind.
C19 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Six men running towards the camera. They are watched by seated and standing spectators, most on the sidelines but many on the roof of a hut.
C2 & 9 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four relay runners, a baton can be seen in the leader's hand. They are watched a by a large group of spectators many of who are seated on the roof of a hut.
C20 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The winner of the running race about to break the tape. The loser collapsed on the ground. Four other runners coming up just behind. They are watched by many men seated and standing both at the sidelines and on the roof of two huts.
C21 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Shot putter in action. The shot is seen flying through the air. He is watched by four German soldiers. In the background is a group of standing and seated spectators.
C22 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Group of men and athletes awaiting instructions. They are standing by a goal. There are many spectators in the background seated and standing, some on the roof of a hut in the background.
C23 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A group of 25 men. Six are seated on the ground. Three are seated at a table and are in charge of the betting. The rest are standing around the table. On the wall is a sign 'Here is the Tote No payment made after' (obscured)
C24 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Several runners, running as pairs, holding arms behind their backs, at the finishing line. Officials are watching. A hut and some spectators are in the background.
C25 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
An athlete has completed his discus throw from a marked circle. He is wearing shorts, a head cover, socks and shoes. He is watched by an official with a notebook. A large group of spectators are seated and standing at the sidelines.
C26 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Group of spectataors, seated, lying,standing on a small mound behind a line.
C27 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Man jumping the high jump. He is watched by a small group of spectators, mostly seated. In the background is a large group of spectators, some seated and standing on the roof of a hut.