WW2 – Historic Southampton

Southampton’s Blackout

Posted on February 21 2021
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The word 'Blitz' immediately conjures images of air raids and destruction, but whilst the RAF battled in the air to keep Britain safe, ordinary members of the public fought their own war on the ground. The word 'Blitz' has become synonymous with Britain's war and alongside this, another word became…continue reading →

Postcards from the Blitz

Posted on August 31 2020
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Ronald Sidney Hunt was born in Witham, Essex, on 22 November 1902. By 1911, he was living with his parents, Sidney Frank and Florence Emily, at 5 Queen Street in Godalming, Surrey, where his father was a cabinet maker. His parents would later operate a newsagent's and picture framing service…continue reading →