A Colander for Defence

by janhewett

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Contributed by: janhewett
People in story:: Beverley Broome
Location of story:: Northampton, Salisbury St.
Background to story:: Civilian
Article ID:: A8923449
Contributed on:: 28 January 2006

“This story was submitted to the People’s War site by Jan Hewett, a volunteer from BBC Three Counties Action at the Glen Miller Concert, Twin Woods on behalf of Beverley Broome and has been added to this site with his/her permission. The person fully understands the site’s terms and conditions.”

Title. A Colander for defence.

Name Beverley Broome
Location. Northampton — Salisbury Street

My grandmother, Gertrude Savage, used to shelter in the cellar during the bombing raids with a colander on her head for protection.

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