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Ovingham School during the Second World War
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Year: 1930s
Ovingham School during the Second World War
Ovingham C of E School had only two classrooms, no hot water and outside toilets without flushing facilities. It was heated by a coal stove in both rooms, but we were never cold. There was a very happy atmosphere there and the teachers were dedicated; we received an excellent education and I was very sad to leave aged 11 to attend QEGS at Hexham. At the onset of the Second World War there was an invasion of evacuees from Wallsend which vastly increased the school roll and resulted in a curtain appearing in the 'big room', thus creating a separate classroom. The 'toonies' integrated well and appeared to enjoy their stay in the country. I wonder if anyone else out there recalls those far off days. Are there any of the original folks from Ovingham still in the village? I would love to hear their memories.
Shared on 12 August 2009
