The documents are being sorted now, but a brief glance shows that the documents consist of accounts of the fund, including details of generous contributors, fund raising events and postal orders sent to Newton and Old Blackwell residents serving in the forces. Most interesting of all for the current residents of Newton are the letters received from relatives serving which include their thanks and in many cases their serving unit and where they were at time of writing. As the documents are more fully examined, details will be posted on this blog and shared on the Facebook page “Blackwell Parish 1939-45 “.
Collecting stories about the lives of Blackwell Parish villagers at home and away on service during World War II, so preserving the local history of those times.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Newton Servicemen's Comforts or Welfare Fund
On a day where Victory in Europe is being celebrated 75 years on, it is fitting to mention the Newton Servicemens Comfort ( later Welfare) Fund. During a clear out of an attic in a Newton bungalow last week, a box of documents relating to WW2 was found. We are grateful to Debbie Marshall-Curtis for rescuing these.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
VE Day 1945
A photo relevant this week as we approach the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe day on Friday 8th. This is a photo of a Newton VE day celebration taken from opposite the vehicle entrance to Newton School, with Hall Lane houses in the background. We believe we have named 16 of the participants, but still missing 9. And it would be great if anyone knew the name of the pony!
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Bombs on Blackwell ..Joseph Burton
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