posted on 2024-06-05, 19:40authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
Born in 1939 the contributor lived in Portsmouth with his mother, brother, and sister. Remembers the marines at Portsmouth and wore family being briefly evacuated to Caerphilly but returned briefly before going to Dorset. Remembers Portsmouth getting bombed, dog fights, and the smell of being in the Anderson Shelter.
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Item list and details
Two photos of VE Day celebrations in Portsmouth (one of Garden Party in Copnor)
Person the story/items relate to
Peter Charters (contributor)
James Charters
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Anon
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Self
Father
Type of submission
Shared at Theale Library, Berkshire on 14 November 2023.