Tag: evacuation

PODCAST – SPECIAL EPISODE – INTERVIEWS WITH SOME WHO WERE CHILDREN DURING THE OCCUPATION, AN EVACUEE EXPERIENCE AND MORE.

Unfortunately Keith is currently unwell having succumbed to the latest bout of the flu that is doing the rounds.  So instead of the scheduled July 1943 episode we have some interviews for you.  Thank you to Katie Roger for voicing one of the stories which was received as an email. 

In this episode of Islands at War, host Nick Le Huray shares personal stories from individuals who experienced evacuation during World War II, focusing on the unique narratives of Mary Jay, Johnny Thomas Boalch, and Val Le Feurve. The episode highlights the chaos and emotional turmoil of wartime decisions, the kindness shown by individuals during the occupation, and the varying experiences of evacuees. Additionally, the episode discusses upcoming community events related to the history of the Channel Islands, encouraging listener engagement and participation.

  • The episode features personal stories from evacuees during World War II.
  • Mary Jay’s unique evacuation experience highlights the chaos of wartime decisions.
  • John Thomas Boalch shares his memories of kindness from a German soldier during the occupation.
  • Val Le Feuvre recounts her husband’s challenging experiences as an evacuee in Glasgow.
  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of community and shared history in understanding wartime experiences.
  • The stories reflect a mix of adventure and hardship faced by evacuees.
  • The impact of the war on families and communities is a central theme.

Future episodes will continue to explore the history of the Channel Islands during the war so don’t worry July 1943 is coming soon!

Also details of some upcoming events.

You can find the episode here or by clicking our rss feed here.

LADIES’ COLLEGE IN EXILE 1940-1945

Following on from my recent post about Elizabeth College in exile the Guernsey Weekly Press of 20 June 1945 also featured an article about Ladies’ College in exile. The paper is quite fragile and difficult to scan so apologies for it being somewhat askew in some of the images below.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading the blog post.

I also co-host a podcast with Keith Pengelley in which we talk about the occupation of the Channel Islands month by month using first hand accounts, diaries and our research in the archives. You can find us on all the major podcast services. Just search “Islands at War” or visit our podcast page here.

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