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We lived in a row of houses and gathered outside the back for a chat as neighbours did in those days; we were not as jolly as usual. We were waiting to hear from the Prime Minister on the outcome of his meeting with Hitler. When the news came through on the wireless, we were told the talks had failed and that we were now at war with Germany. We were quite shocked and of course frightened; especially since what seemed to be only a few minutes after the announcement, the air-aid sirens went off. Fortunately it was a false alarm; consequently we were very relieved.

Thereafter, if the sirens went before you set out for work, it was no good trying to get there as the air-raid wardens would be patrolling and send you back. This voluntary force played a major part during the hostilities.

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