War Years
My name is Pamela Alston, nee Earley. I lived in Alconbury village from the age of 5 in 1943 till the age of 15 in 1953. I went to the village school and had an exellent education, much better than my college educated children. We lived at the Globe House and my father Walter Earley transported prisoners of war to work, I remember the Italian prisoners made lovely jewellery from plexi glass and all hand painted. I remember the convoys on the Great North Road, Mr Thompson's bakery, Last's shop, the post office and Constable Everett. I have loads of good memories, and would love to share them with other Alconburians.
Pam Alston.
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Hi Pam, my name is Joan Baxter, nee Gillings, and I remember you all. My parents Ivy and Charlie Gillings were great friends with your mum and dad, we lived in Bell Lane and School Lane. I was 6 when we left Alconbury but remember it all. Mr Pilling was headmaster, and Miss Nokyes was headmistress. Lasts shop, Elliots bakery, Miss Jackson at the post office, Miss Watson the district nurse, Dr Groode the GP, Len Bream the cobbler, Mr Hurd the carpenter, Mrs Wright the Sunday School teacher, and a nurse, so many memories. Later I was at school with your sister Teresa, you would probably know Eileen, my sister, more than me. I am pleased I came on this site and saw your name. I am looking for photos of Bell Lane how it used to be. My daughter lives at Alconbury Weston, and my granddaughter goes to Alconbury School. Well, would like to hear from you, and how all your family are.
Joan
Comment from Joan Baxter on Tuesday, 26th May 2009.