THE WAR YARS 1939 1945
Hi I am Derek Hyde. I with my sister arrived in Eastcombe late afternoon on the day war was declared, Sept 3d 1939. We had been evacuated from Birmingam, we were to live with our grandparents for the duration of the war, we were the lucky ones to be with them, many others who came later did not know who they were to live with. We were related to the well known Bond family. I only ever remember very fond memories of all the people I got to know during that period. Boys of my age were Derek Dowdswell, Hedley Law, Maurice Greenwood. I worked on the farm owned by Mr Andrews. I was also a choir boy in the local church. I am now 76 years of age. I have from time to time revisited Eastcombe on my own and quietly sat on the green and reflected my life. No other place has ever had the effect on me that Eastcome has. My very best wishes to all in the village.
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RE: RE: THE WAR YARS 1939 1945
Hi all, my name is Tom Felton and I spent almost six years as an evacuee in Bussage with Mr and Mrs Clissold, their bungalow was called Summer Lea, and they were a wonderful couple. I am 77 now and would love to hear from anyone who would remember me. I know it would be most unlikely but younever know, best wishes to all. Tom Felton.
Comment from Tom Felton on Saturday, 10th September 2011.