The Second World War

A London Schoolboy Remembers the Second World War

Hornsey Historical Society DVD

A Hornsey lad, David Evans was a 10-year-old schoolboy in 1939, and when the war finished he was 16 years old. He recalls his experience of the evacuation, returning to the bombing of London, plus VE Day, and the 50^th anniversary celebrations of VE Day. This is a 5 minute clip from the DVD.

David has made this film for his grandchildren to tell them what it was like in the Second World War, and has managed to record his experiences with some unique footage.

Details
Format: DVD
Duration: 63 mins
Spider’s Web Films
Price: £10.00 + £1.50 p&p

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CHILDREN HAVE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES

An article from the Hornsey Journal, 18th May 1945

VE night celebrations were more or less spontaneous while Saturday’s festivities were well planned and catered-for parties, especially for children. Our reporter set out to visit a number of them and here are his impressions: [Read more…] about CHILDREN HAVE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES

HORNSEY CELEBRATES VE DAY

An article from the Hornsey Journal, 11 May 1945

Profound relief was the dominant note in Hornsey’s rejoicings on the morning of VE Day. Then as the day advanced people’s feelings found fuller vent and they let themselves go with whole-hearted joyfulness. [Read more…] about HORNSEY CELEBRATES VE DAY

VIEWS OF THE MAN AND WOMAN IN THE STREET

Extracts from the Hornsey Journal 11 May 1945

Profound Thanksgiving that so Much is Over

Our representatives have been out and about in Hornsey and gathered the following cross section of views which typify the feelings of those spoken to about the war: [Read more…] about VIEWS OF THE MAN AND WOMAN IN THE STREET

The Second World War

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