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Tom Wharmby
Tom Wharmby was born at Walkden, North Manchester. Mentions hobbies, schooling at St Johns School, Bolton Commercial and Worsley Technical School, his wedding and an accounting job at Cooper and Cooper. Details his military career with the Home Guard…
NCO's and officers arts and crafts exhibitions - Stalag Luft 3 and 1
Top left - a man looking closely at a model ship on a table. In the background other figures. Captioned 'A10 NCO's Arts and Crafts Exhib, Stalag Luft 3'.
Top middle - four posters/drawings mounted on wall. Captioned 'A15 NCO's Arts and Crafts…
Top middle - four posters/drawings mounted on wall. Captioned 'A15 NCO's Arts and Crafts…
Catalogue of Evacs
Drawing showing head of girl with pigtails and glasses.Dated 10.3.41 by Aki. Captioned 'Evacuees come to Collingham'.
Assorted Evacs
Twelve cartoon figures standing in two rows. All are girls of varying height, some in school type uniforms and some with hats. Captioned 'Assorted Evacs by Aki'.
More Evacs
Thirteen cartoon figures standing in row of seven at top and six on the bottom. All are girls of various heights, some wearing school uniform like clothes. One has a tennis racket and some have hats. One is eating a banana and one is crying.…
Evacuplets
Four pairs of cartoon figures, all girls. Top right: two hockey players, top left: two girls whispering together. Bottom left: two girls hand-in-hand, both wearing school type uniform and hats. Bottom right: two girls fighting. Captioned…
Last night's air raid
Seven caricature figures, five men and two women in a room. Three men are conversing on the left in front of fireplace. A woman sits reading a newspaper on a chair and another woman stands in front of her with paper in hand. On the right two men in…
Five Airmen and Damaged Whitley
5 crew members dressed in sheepskin flying jackets and flying boots standing in front of damaged starboard wing of a Whitley.
On the reverse:
'After Cologne 1 March 1941 DY-R 102 Sqdn RAF Topcliffe'
'All Sgts
L to R
Rear Gunner 1. Nick…
On the reverse:
'After Cologne 1 March 1941 DY-R 102 Sqdn RAF Topcliffe'
'All Sgts
L to R
Rear Gunner 1. Nick…
John Joseph Parker
Formal portrait of John Joseph Parker, upper torso with corporal stripes. inscribed 'Mum. loving son Jack 31/3/1941'. On the reverse 'John Joseph Parker' also photographers stamp 'Valette Studio 32 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool 28 Mar 1941'.
Greetings from Africa postcard
A postcard of Africa with a native child sitting. On the reverse there is a reference to Freetown being their first port of call.
The Playhouse Newsletter
Three sheets of a newsletter describing forthcoming events plus adverts.
Entertainment pass and Theatre tickets
Three items from an album.
Item 1 is an entertainment pass.
Item 2 is a ticket for the Stalls at the Playhouse, Durban for 26th March 1941.
Item 3 is a ticket partly obscured.
Item 1 is an entertainment pass.
Item 2 is a ticket for the Stalls at the Playhouse, Durban for 26th March 1941.
Item 3 is a ticket partly obscured.
Peter Hazeldene's Log book
Peter Hazeldene's air gunner’s flying log book covering the period from 28 August 1940 to 13 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF West Freugh (4 BGS), RAF Upper Heyford (16 OTU), RAF…
Jim Tyrie's flying log book
Flying log book for J S B Tyrie covering the period from 1 July 1939 to 9 August 1959. Detailing his flying training and operations flown Following which he was shot down 9 April 1941 and became a prisoner of war. Returning to flying duties 25 May…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Catches up on mail sent and received and notes several letters seem to be going astray. He states he writes a letter a fortnight as well as occasional postcards and he is sending this one by airmail. He had also sent a cable. They get news by local…
Postcard from Douglas Hudson to his parents
On the address side a small photograph of a woman in Arab dress exposing a breast. Captioned 'Belle Mauresque'. Hopes they will excuse postcard but he could not get a plain postcard. Catches up on letters sent and received and says he is writing a…
Postcard from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Catches up on mail sent and received and sends thanks to all who have written. He continues with pay and that he is trying to increase his allotment to them. Says he is still well and mentions weather. Thanks relative for birthday money sent to…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writes about mail received and that airmail was best method. Continues with commiseration about situation with his dad, Hopes she will get allotment from his pay which he has tried to increase three times. He suggest she contact the air ministry to…
Postcard from Douglas Hudson to his mother
Writes he has not received any mail since his last letter and reiterates that airmail is best. Hopes she is settling down to new home and commiserates over family issue. Comments on recent weather and says he has no news.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of the letters received so far with one possibly missing. Just jogging along hoping for the end of dreadful war. Tells of visit by a Mrs Clayton followed by another acquaintance. Catches up with local news and gossip. Hopes he will soon get…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Hoping that their first letter has arrived with him. Wrote thanking Red Cross for their help but noted that they had said that it was not allowed to send newspapers. Comments that razor blades are no longer available. Tells of visitor and catches up…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writing on her birthday, mentions letters she had received from family and friends and passes on news. Catches up with news of activities and other gossip. Mentions that she had a little birthday party.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Has little news for him but comments on winter weather. Mentions six months before they can receive a reply to a letter. Lists letters they have had from him. Thankful to Red Cross for their work to make delivery possible. Mentions other mail they…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports letter received of November 15th and November 29th show how long they take. Catches up with father's activities and possible move to Nelson. Catches up gossip and weather. Mentions letters from people and passes on news. Discusses sending…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
No recent letters from him and been without news for a long time. Writes of how severe winter was. Catches up with family news. Mentions going back to previous location for a few days and outline progress with move.