Join us for our monthly free reminiscence sessions – come along, enjoy a cup of tea and share your memories.
Free, all welcome. No booking required. Refreshments included.
"The end of the Second World War was a massive relief, but it was not without its challenges and hardships - and for many a very changed world. Food rationing was not finally phased out until 1954, and city dwellers were confronted with bombsites, lost homes and lost buildings. For those of us who were children in the 1940s and 1950s, there was sweet rationing to be endured, when the occasional treat of a chocolate bar or a bag of boiled sweets was an exceptional pleasure.
And for adults, there were long queues at shops and trying to manage the household with limited goods and shortages, particularly difficult in the freezing post-war years. But there were gradual improvements, with the safety net of our newly introduced National Health Service, and the extension of education to offer some form of secondary education for all. And of course, our soldiers returning home.
What memories do you have of this pivotal period of our history? Or perhaps you heard stories from your parents?"
Come to the Museum and share your memories over a cup of tea.
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