Tendring at War

tendringA talk, based on wartime stories told to the author, supplemented by additional research, about wartime events in the Tendring District of North East Essex.

Suitable for all ages, with some amusing anecdotes and surprising facts. For older generations who grew up around those times it might well stir up some memories! 

Topics include:

  • Evacuees
  • Air Raids
  • Decoys
  • Sea Mines
  • Food Production
  • Rationing
  • Home Guard
  • Women's roles
  • Civilian Casualties and near misses
  • V-weapons
  • VE Day