taking our culture forward
In this interview with David Callister, Vivien Allen speaks about the following topics:
  • Being a renowned author and journalist, hose books include 'Kruger's Petoria', 'Hall Caine', 'Lady Trader' and 'Dear Mr Rosetti'
  • Early childhood
  • Memories of WWII
  • Evacuation to Grandparents in Devon
  • The London Blitz
  • Air raid shelters
  • Father's involvement in designing search light apparatus
  • Father gassed during WWI
  • Memories of VE Day celebrations
  • The Wrens

 

 

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