John Sanderson to Jean Hubbard "I'll think of you, No matter where you are, If it be near or far, I'll think of you." Sent from: Hong Kong
Douglas Lowe to Marjorie Suggitt "Well darling the way in Europe is over at last. I remember I used to say that when it was I would get drunk. This is honest sweetheart I never touched a drop, but I said a prayer and thanked God for his kindness and guidance." Sent from: Somewhere in Germany near the Belgian border Date of letter: 10 May 1945
Geoffrey Oliver to his baby son Guy "Never try and appease a bully, it just doesn't work." Sent from: Italy Date of letter: 1 February 1945
Megan Humphreys to Jock Raven "There were millions of people at Trafalgar Square tonight. I felt as tho' I were a person in the books I've read about the last war. People sang and shouted and smoked and wore ridiculous red, white and blue hats." Sent from: The London Hospital, Whitechapel, London Date of letter: 7 May 1945
Marjorie Garbutt (nee Walker) to her fiancé Bill "I can't grasp that I'll have you home soon, that all this slaughter has ceased, we pray God, for ever." Sent from: Sunderland Date of letter: 16 August 1945
Fred Prance to Lily Prance "Of all the flowers I send you, not one can compare with you the sweetest flower of all." Sent from: Chingford, Essex Date of letter: 30 August 1944
Roy Barton to Phyllis Barton "That, darling, takes us to the beaches & to-morrow I will tell you about France & the life we are living."
Robert Charles Pike to Iris Pike "A year ago today, dear Iris you and I were married and, in so doing, you gave me the happiest hour of my life."
Peggy Horton’s letters "Someone so vital as old Peter is no more - but he's at peace before us and will happy waiting for Pam to join him one day." Sent from: Various
Samuel Bell’s letters "I expect you have been having plenty feasting on occasion of the peace. We are hoping my boy, you will be as soon as possible at home."
Letters between Sylvia and Mick Goldstein "We got the first news last night & with no vino available there was no hilarity" Sent from: London and Italy Date of letter: 8 May 1945
Mrs Lilias Catherine Cartwright to Captain (Dr) Willoughby Hugh Cartwright "My darling it has been perfect knowing you. Thank you for everything."
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