LONGWORTH 1945.
Village Hall, High Street, Longworth, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5DU
An event capturing stories of local residents and their families throughout World War 2 from both the home front and on active service to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
There will be talks on both days and displays of wartime items.
This event is linked to a display of the Tower and Bell restoration project in St Mary's Church, Longworth which is open at the same time.
Refreshments will be available.
SHORT INFORMAL TALKS
Saturday 11.30: Steven Rose - Developments in RADAR.
Saturday 3.00: Rob Belk - Fitzwilliams & Socolov, their stories.
Sunday 11.30: Robert Longstaff - Wartime motoring & Shadow factories.
There will be a 1937 Daimler and 1939 Lanchester on display.
Sunday 3.00: Nigel Drew - Memories of Longworth
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10am to 6pm
- Sunday 14 September:
- 11am to 5pm
Location & directions
Village Hall, High Street, Longworth, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5DU
- Directions:
- Car parking is adjacent to St Mary's Church and the village hall is a short walk away.
- Contact on day:
- Yvonne Longstaff
- Telephone number:
- +447906243727
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
This event runs at the same time as the display for the renovations of the Tower, Bell Frame and Bells at St Mary's Church Longworth.
