Retford, War Memorial And Town Hall c.1955

Photo ref: R261052

I was one of so many 10 year olds that arrived in East Retford Sept 1939. I was so lucky to have been cared for by caring loving families in Retford for five years. The most happiest childhood memories of my life. I have cherished  those memories for the the last 69 years. God Bless East Retford.

It was in the mid 50s that I went with my Grandmother to the Remembrance Day services held at the War Memorial.  There were a group of WW1 veterans in a line and as a young child it was a surprise to me that they were crying.  When I grew up and learnt what had been the horror of that war I understood. My Grandmother had several cousins who died and whose names were on there.  She pointed them out to me, but I do ...see more

It was in the mid 50s that I went with my Grandmother to the Remembrance Day services held at the War Memorial.  There were a group of WW1 veterans in a line and as a young child it was a surprise to me that they were crying.  When I grew up and learnt what had been the horror of that war I understood. My Grandmother had several cousins who died and whose names were on there.  She pointed them out to me, but I do ...see more