The stories of local men left in France during the Dunkirk evacuation in May 1940 will be told at Newington History Group's meeting in the Village Hall on Thursday (27th) at 7:00pm.
In his talk, The Men They Left Behind, Terry Matson will detail the fate of thousands of British troops abandoned on the Dunkirk beaches.
Winston Churchill called the evacuation of 338,000 troops 'a miracle', but 41,000 were left behind. Terry will explain what happened to them.
Admission is £3 for non-NHG members. It includes refreshments and there is free parking at the hall.
The history group, which actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the heritage of the village and neighbouring areas, meets monthly on the fourth Thursday (7:00pm).
For more details Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com; contact the group through their website: www.newingtonhistory.uk; or Call: 01795 842711.
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Richard Thompstone
Newington History Group
