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GirtonGlebeSchool
People in story: 
Marie Spraggs
Location of story: 
Portsmouth
Background to story: 
Civilian
Article ID: 
A4056103
Contributed on: 
12 May 2005

This is Marie Spraggs.
What was it like in World War Two where you were living?

There were no lights and you had to carry a torch with you.People had special curtains to put offer your windows called black out curtains to make sure German bombs would not see you at night.not many foods where available because they were rationed.

What did it feel like?

You couldn't go any where you wanted just in case Germans dropped bombs.

What did you eat when you were on the train being evacuated?

A cheese sandwich.

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