Posted by ChicagoKat on October 9, 2012, at 11:51:47
In reply to Re: nasty treatments - Phillips, posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 9, 2012, at 0:58:50
> England after WWII was a pretty grim place, the war had bankrupted them, and held them back for many years (food rationing didnt end until 1955) where as Australia was a land of plenty. My they migrated here and made good, they did well out of the post war building boom etc
wow, what a life of strife they led. were they in London during the blitz? I read an amazing book called 'War Brides' by someone Bryan; in it was a lot of the detail of how WWII affected England, including the effect of the blitz on London. It sounds like WWII was just heartbreaking for many in England. I highly recommend the book, btw.
Sounds like it was a good idea for your parents to emigrate to Australia.
You have a fascinating family history!
Kat
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