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The ´óÏó´«Ã½'s WW2 People's War Open Day was held on the 17th November, 2005, at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Television Centre in West London. We welcomed 120 guests included retired members of ´óÏó´«Ã½ staff, some of whom were working for the corporation during WW2, and older relatives of current ´óÏó´«Ã½ staff. Many old friends were reunited and swapped stories about days gone by at the ´óÏó´«Ã½.

1940’s band, The Laurie Taylor Quintet entertained guests with old favourites such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’, ‘Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree’ and ‘I’ll be Seeing You’ as they tucked into a wartime inspired lunch menu. Special guest Marguerite Pattern gave a fascinating talk on rationing and her wartime experience.

Guests were also given the chance to contribute their story to the archive, with assistance from a team of ´óÏó´«Ã½ staff volunteers.