Evacuated to Aston in Furness

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Contributed by: Age Concern Salford
People in story:: Mrs H Miller
Location of story:: From Salford to Aston in Furness
Background to story:: Civilian
Article ID:: A7935825
Contributed on:: 20 December 2005

My lasting Memory of World War II is…being evacuated from Salford to Aston in Furness. Didn’t know where we were going my sister aged 5 years cried all the way. My boyfriend leaving to serve in the Navy and I didn’t see him for 4 years.

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Message 1 - Evacuation from Salford

Posted on: 20 December 2005 by BBC Cumbria Volunteer Story Gatherers

Hello Mrs Miller,

Was it perhaps Askham in Furness you were evacuated to? In WW2 it was part of Lancashire, but it is now a part of Cumbria.

It must have been a big change leaving Salford at a young age? Do you have fond memories of this period?

I trust whoever wrote your story down passes the message on to you. Unfortunately they haven't given their name. Never mind. Thanks to them as well.

Best wishes to you both,
J. Ritson

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