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- People in story:听
- Christopher Shirley
- Location of story:听
- Alton, Warwickshire
- Background to story:听
- Civilian
- Article ID:听
- A7070537
- Contributed on:听
- 18 November 2005
I was 5 or 6 years old when the war started and my family owned Alton Garage and Alton Nurseries.
I rememeber seeing barrage balloons in the local parks which hindered aircrafts, the low flyers. Blackout curtains, cars had shutters on the headlights.
During the war we receieved a letter from the King thanking us for our contribution.
This story was submitted to the People鈥檚 War site by Anastasia Travers a volunteer with WM CSV Actiondesk on behalf of Christopher Shirley and has been added to the site with his permission. Christopher Shirley fully understands the sites terms and conditions.
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