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Bevin Boys
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Shan | Report | 14 Mar 2007 13:50 |
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Hi, does anyone know if there are offical records of the time served down the mines for these boys? |
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Snowdrops in Bloom | Report | 14 Mar 2007 14:21 |
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You do know they weren't actually boys don't you? These were conscripts who instead of being sent to fight in WWII were sent down the mines to keep the country going. Have you tried googling - there is a lot of information on them out there. |
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Just Jill x | Report | 14 Mar 2007 14:37 |
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I just googled and there's a petition to 10 Downing St to recognise the Bevin Boys. You might want to try that. |
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Shan | Report | 15 Mar 2007 18:59 |
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Thanks everyone for you replies. I did google, but just info on local mines. And, yes I did know they werent boys. lol. Shan x |
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Teddys Girl | Report | 16 Mar 2007 15:46 |
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Some of these 'boys' were not considered fit for military service, but I should think going down a mine you had to be fit. Some of these 'boys' were pacifists, and did not believe in fighting, they had the courage of their convictions. I knew a couple of these boys. Maureen |
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