Monthly Lecture: The Home Front in World War 11 - Topsham Museum
20 June 2024 20 June 2024When: 20 June 2024
Where: Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham
Time: 1045 - 1200
Cost: £5 on the door
Suitable for: Not suitable for children
The Home Front in World War II” is our next Daytime Lecture at Matthews Hall on Thursday 20th June11am-12noon (doors open 10.45am).
Presented by Lily Neale- who is well known for running the wonderful Topsham Bookshop. A known writer and editor in her own right, she’s an active member of the Topsham community as well as having an interest in the history of everyday life in Britain. She has a collection of ephemera connected with wartime civil life in Britain from posters, recipes, advice and demands!
The lecture looks at how the British Wartime government influenced, cajoled, and exhorted civilians to aid the war effort to support the military and protect themselves.
Entrance is £5 payable at the door.
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