Memories of Portsmouth

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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:40 authored by Their 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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Two photos of VE Day celebrations in Portsmouth (one of Garden Party in Copnor)

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Peter Charters (contributor) James Charters

Person who shared the story/items

Anon

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

Self Father

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Shared at Theale Library, Berkshire on 14 November 2023.

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99785 | TLI021

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Their Finest Hour World War Two Air Raid Animal Animals Bomb Bombed Bombing Bombing raids Bombs Civilian Civilians Clothes Clothing Food Home Front Letter Letters Ration Rationing Rations

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