Memories of an Evacuee
An oral history interview with Barry Halford. Interview Date 05/06/13
Barry Halford was born in St Denys, Southampton in 1930. At the age of 10, after the bombing raid on Woolston Supermarine works in 1940, Barry and his older brother were evacuated to Wilverley House (Park), Lyndhurst. Barry talks about his fond memories of his time there, recalling “excitement because it was a new venture”. His journey from Southampton was “the first time I ever went on the train and it was a steam train of course”. He goes on to talk about school life and his return to Southampton.
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- Interviewed by: Helen Wallbridge
- Transcription by: Sophie Larder
- Checked by: Sue Jackson
- Audio Editor: Cosmic Carrot
Interview Key Words:
Wilverley Park House, Evacuee, Prisoners of war, Bombing, Parachute mine, Air raids, D-Day, Supermarine aircraft works in Woolston, Southampton, Bitterne Park, Rationing, School.