2 Quotes by G. A. A. Kent

There was plenty going on in and around the town. With the War Effort there used to be parties and dances, travelling circuses, fairs, cinemas and the like to cheer people up.There weren’t many men about. “Our boys are away fighting” the women used to say. Things went onto rationing and everyone was given a gas mask. Mine was a pink one called a Mickey Mouse mask.

By the way, there was also a carpet beater round the back of the scullery door made of cane. But I don’t think I will go there.