Leicester in WW2

Title

Leicester in WW2

Subject

WW2

Description

An exhibition shpwing elements of live in Leicester during WW2

Creator

EMOHA

Source

EMOHA

Publisher

EMOHA

Collection Items

Air raid shelter on Dashwood Road.
A photo showing the entrance to an air raid shelter on the corner Dashwood Road and Evington Road.

Site of bombing in Highfields (3)
A photo showing the aftermath of a bombing raid in Highcross St, Leicester, in WW2.

Site of bombing in Highfields (2)
A photo showing where bombs fell in Highcross St, Leicester, during WW2.

Site of bombing in Highfields (1)
A photo showing where bombs fell in Highcross St, Leicester

Speaker recounts the impacts of the dropping of the atomic bomb
Speaker recounts the impacts of the dropping of the atomic bomb

Speaker discusses an embarrassing moment during VE Day
Speaker discusses an embarrassing moment during VE Day

Speaker discusses the emotions of VE Day
Speaker discusses the emotions of VE Day

Speaker recalls her memories of VE Day and the local communities' reaction
Speaker recalls her memories of VE Day and the local communities' reaction

Speaker talks about making her own cosmetics during the war
Speaker talks about making her own cosmetics during the war

Speaker recalls the struggle of rationing
Speaker recalls the struggle of rationing
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