Tony Belham's Auxillary Fire Service arm patch
Tony Belham's family were thanked for their kindness to refugees during WWII
Beverley Sisters 78RPM record of one of their first hits. They entertained wartime workers in Salcey Forest.
Buckingham Terrace, now demolished, as it was during World War II
Also known as Gladstone Terrace
The women in the foreground is Gladys Withey nee Robertson.
Archie Robertson bought or rented houses during the war for his family and sisters with their children to live in outside of London. There were at least 10 people in the group.
Source Jo Gilks Grand-daughter of Gladys Withey
Abraham Chapman, baker
c.1940
Mr Chapman with his van c.1930, taken in 1940.
In the early part of WWII it was acceptable for essential car users to cover one light only.
Source.
Original held by owners of 24 High Street 2008
J G Stimson's Army country guides
Sabu was brought to Hanslope to manage the elephants in Salcey Forest during WWII
Elephant at work in Salcey Forest
Wartime hymn book from memorial service
PC Albert John Keen, village policeman 1937-47 and Air Raid Warden during WWII.
Plan of the Haversham POW Camp
Sabu appeared in Hollywood films and later came to Salcey Forest to manage the elephants during the war.
Salcey Forest works in World War II
J G Stimpson shortly before leaving for France
Workers from Hanslope village and others with RAF personnel at Salcey Forest depot, 1945