Countrsyide versus city
Some people in rural areas thought that evacuees from cities had never seen a blade of grass or a cow, and that they spent all their time in the cinema. In fact many evacuees had been on holiday to the countryside or seaside.
Nevertheless country life was very different, and this had a profound effect on some children.
In this section ...
Evacuee children at Blisland sheep fair
Evacuee children at Blisland sheep fair. Taken by press photographer George Ellis.
Helping out the Milkman
Sound recording of P J Maladine talking about country life in Cornwall and helping out the milkman on his rounds
Trip to the Flicks
Twin sisters, Pam Scown and Pat Walker, share their memories about going to the pictures.
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