Hazel Stewart recounts her childhood in Hurst Green during World War II, sharing memories of life on the Home Front near strategic sites. Her experiences include witnessing dogfights, air raid drills, rationing, and participating in war efforts like knitting. Stewart’s story highlights the resilience and community spirit of civilians in our area of Surrey during the war.
During World War II, schools in London were evacuated to Oxted and Limpsfield. Aske’s Boys School students attended lessons in various local venues, including the Barn Theatre. Due to V-1 bomb threats, they were later moved to Teignmouth. An evacuee’s letter recounts a bomb incident, highlighting the dangers faced during their education.
On August 18, 1940, nurse J.H. Allen experienced her first day of combat nursing amidst the Battle of Britain. She treated Dunkirk survivors and civilian casualties while witnessing intense air battles. Remarkably, she encountered King George VI during troop reviews. Allen’s experiences deeply shaped her nursing career and provided lasting memories of wartime unity.
Limpsfield, Surrey 