Bombs, Stinging Nettles and Doodlebugs

[DebbieH]

 Bombs, Stinging Nettles and Doodlebugs by Maurice Goymer.

 A story Through the eyes of a 10 yr old growing up during WWII in East Ham.

[Peter Marshall]

Debbie
I have not come across this book.  Is it one you would recommend? 
Peter

[DebbieH]

Hi Peter
I really enjoyed it.

[linda c]

Have just finished reading this very interesting book about the author's memories of the Second World War. Mr Goymer was aged 10 and living in Montpelier Gardens, East Ham when war broke out. There are various photo's showing Central Park School, Montpelier Gardens, Hallsville Road School Custom House, The Silvertown Explosion and the bomb damage to St Barts Church East Ham.

This book covers the bombing of the East End, evacuation, school and family life and detailed information about the naval ships and the R.A.F.

Something that I didn't know is that during the war the employees of the Ford Motor Co. in Dagenham were given the opportunity for their children to be evacuated to the United States or Canada. This was sponsored by the parent Ford Motor Co in North America. I imagine that this scheme probably would have included children from East/West Ham if their fathers were employed by Fords.

Well worth a read. I purchased my copy from Amazon price £5.39.

Linda