POW Camps in Lincolnshire
Schedule
Mon Sep 12 2022 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Royal Naval Club | Lincoln, EN
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Many people do not realise that several WW2 POW camps were located within the county of Lincolnshire, housing captured men of the Italian and German armed forces. The majority of these men were quite pleased to be out of the war, housed in the relative safety of the Lincolnshire countryside where many, under guard, helped out on local farms, producing much needed food for the nation. In the course of this work, which gave them a break from the boredom and routine of life behind the “wire”, they came into contact with the local civilian population. Whilst not a WW1 subject, we thought we would include this talk as it is an important part of Lincolnshire’s history and will be of interest to many people, and their relatives, who came into contact with these POW’s, and still have memories of them to this day.
This is a 'live' (as opposed to digitally streamed) event at one of the WFA's many branches. It will not appear as a live stream, but anyone wishing to attend this meeting, whether a member or non-member of The Western Front Association, is more than welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.
https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/branches/united-kingdom/lincoln-north-lincolnshire/events/pow-camps-in-lincolnshire-with-dr-alan-malpass/
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Where is it happening?
Royal Naval Club, ,Lincoln, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
