Book description
This is the untold story of Liverpool's children in the Second
World War. Whilst everyone is familiar with the tales of evacuees who
were rushed out of the cities once the bombs started falling, many of
us are unaware that many stayed behind, either by choice or necessity,
as the city of their childhood disintegrated and burned around them.
In the words of those who experienced the Liverpool Blitz first-hand,
we hear of their adventures and misadventures, the fun and games and
ever-present danger, and the humour and sorrow of those wartime years.
This is an important and revealing look at the war as seen through the
eyes of these children. This book not only explores the memories of a
childhood ravaged by war, but also the formative effect this had on
individuals' lives. It reflects the collective spirit of a city that
refused to be crushed, even at the darkest hours of the Luftwaffe's
bombing campaign. Ideal for anyone who lived through those times, or
who is fascinated by experiences and the legacy of the wartime
generation, this new title pays tribute to the war's forgotten children.
Pamela Russell was born in Ormskirk in 1945. She gained an M.
Phil. and from 1983 to 2005 taught undergraduates and some
post-graduates. She is president of the Maghull & Lydiate Local
History Society and writes a monthly column on folklore and history
for a local paper.
