A schoolgirl's view of life during the Second World War will be presented by Mary Smith, an author and former headteacher, at Newington History Group’s next meeting on Thursday, October 10th (7:30pm).
Her talk, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the start of the war, brings first-hand recollections of pupils who experienced disrupted schooling, air raids and attending their lessons in shelters.
The group meets monthly on the second Thursday, excluding January and August, in the Methodist Hall, Church Lane ME9 7JT.
It seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the history of the village and neighbouring areas. Annual subscription is £15; guests (£3) are welcome.
For more details, contact the group through: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
or call: 01795 842711. Follow on: Twitter and Facebook
or call: 01795 842711. Follow on: Twitter and Facebook
