|
World
War Two was one of the defining events of history.
In
Britain, from the Home Front to the Front line, everyone who lived
through the war, or who had family that did, has been touched by
the experience.
Almost
60 years after the end of the conflict, the BBC has created a unique
archive opportunity for that generation to share their stories with
the rest of the nation and to provide a personal account of Britain
at war.
The
People's War archive will ensure that the experiences and memories
of many of those who lived through those years are not lost, but
can be shared by all and treasured for future generations.
2004
and 2005 marks the 60th anniversaries of the closing years of the
Second World War. The BBC will be commemorating these anniversaries
with TV, radio and interactive programming across its networks.
The
People's War Web site
- - will underpin the broadcast activity bringing together the personal
stories.
Local
stories
BBC Three Counties Radio and the Beds, Herts and Bucks Web site
are working with the BBC's People's War project and we need your
story to build the biggest picture to date of life in Britain during
WW2.
 |
| Luton
during World War Two |
And
this means stories about life in the three counties as well as those
serving on the battlefields - were you a Land Girl? Did you fall
in love to the sound of Glenn Miller? Perhaps you remember cooking
with powdered eggs? Were you a 'coca cola' kid?
Maybe
you were evacuated or remember the drone of aircraft from the many
surrounding airfields. Whatever your story we want you to share
it with the BBC and the nation.
So
please consider what your contribution could be to this valuable
BBC project - what's your WW2 story?
In
addition to being a valuable resource for future generations in
across the UK, it will provide a lasting tribute to all those who
lived and died through the experience of the Second World War.
How
to contribute
As well as entering stories directly onto the People's
War Web site, you can now also write down your memories
and send them in.
If
you remember the Second World War, or know someone who does, you
can get a form from Three Counties Action on 01582 44 11 11 or download
a copy here.
You
can then take the story to your local library and ask staff to help
you enter it onto the Web site or post it to:
Neal Wreford
EEMLAC
110 Northgate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1HP
|
