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- ´óÏó´«Ã½ Open Centre, Hull
- People in story:Ìý
- Violet Newlove
- Location of story:Ìý
- Driffield
- Background to story:Ìý
- Civilian
- Article ID:Ìý
- A6138407
- Contributed on:Ìý
- 14 October 2005
German POWs arriving in Britain
Recorded by: Kate Berriman
Transcribed by: Alan Brigham
I was awakened one dark morning at 4.00 am to the sound of tramping feet. I later learned it was German Prisoners of War being marched from Driffield station to Brough Camp — a distance of 10 to 12 miles. Happy thought after seeing our bombers flying out night after night, like a swarm of bees.
Later these prisoners were allowed out with guards, to work on farms. Some were arrogant but most were easy to get along with, and all spoke English.
Like our lads, they were in a situation not of their choosing and were quite likeable. Their eyes lit up when offered a cigarette!
In civilian life they all had trades; one was a violin player and he always wore gloves.
After the war, one P.O.W. went to America and we still have a postcard he sent to us. Several stayed over here and married.
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