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Childhood memories of war and evacuation

Childhood memories of war and evacuation

Harry Petman recounts his early childhood memories of living in war-struck London. As a small child, Harry was separated from his family and evacuated from the city. He talks about the impact this had on his family, how hard it was to be separated as a child and his school experience during this time.

Elaine Evelyn talks about her school days.

Elaine Evelyn talks about her school days.

Elaine Evelyn talks about her school experiences in the 1970's in London including the use of the cane, uniform, and school dinners.

WARTIME SCHOOLS - DONATED BY THE CANADIANS

WARTIME SCHOOLS - DONATED BY THE CANADIANS

It's not well known that the Canadians donated entire schools for use by London children whose schools had been bombed out. John's grandfather arranged for two of them to be imported to West Ham, and this is what it was like.

The Day I Danced With Gene Kelly

The Day I Danced With Gene Kelly

This is the story of the day my mother, Julia, was picked to dance with Gene Kelly, when he came to London to publicise a film called "An Invitation to The Dance". Julia recalls this special day, and remembers her time as a student at The Arts Educational School.

GROWING UP IN INDIA, BELGIUM AND GREECE

GROWING UP IN INDIA, BELGIUM AND GREECE

Now aged 92, Fay was born in pre-Independence India, where her father built an unusual type of rickshaw. She was shipped off to school in a convent in Belgium where, she says, she learned nothing useful. Then she went to Greece for a year "to swim" before returning to India and meeting the man she would marry.