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Experiences of a World War II Guernsey Evacuee in Cheshire, by Derek C. Laine
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Experiences of a World War II Guernsey Evacuee in Cheshire, by Derek C. Laine
Booklet published by the Betley Local History Society in 2011, 54 pages. A4 size booklet (N6360)
The author was born in Guernsey, and during the Second World War he was evacuated to the Bunbury and Spurstow area of Cheshire, and in this booklet he provides a fascinating account of his experiences during that time. Sections include:
Introduction
Evacuation: June 1940
Cheshire Life
An Oldham tragedy: my brother John's story
Red Cross messages
Life in occupied Guernsey
Anticipation of liberation
Liberation and return after five years of German occupation
Some memories of my early return years
Celebration event 50 years onwards
Notes and references
Appendix 1. Laine family tree
Appendix 2. Full text of my sister Pamela's college essay
The booklet includes some black and white maps and photographs
Condition of the booklet is generally good. The cover has several minor scuffs, and light nibbling and wear along the edges and corners, but the staple spine is intact, and all pages are clean, intact, unblemished and tightly bound.
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