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Just a thought...

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I don't know why I didn't think of it before but here goes -

I know cameras were rarely available but does anyone have photos of their parents or grandparents celebrating V E Day?
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It would be great to see some! I sadly dont have any.
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might able to get me hands on a 1953 coronation party
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peterd wrote:might able to get me hands on a 1953 coronation party


Your family Pete?
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Got one of VE day kids party: will send by Email San.
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mallosa wrote:
peterd wrote:might able to get me hands on a 1953 coronation party


Your family Pete?


mother and her sister surpose to be getting a copy
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sparkstopper wrote:Got one of VE day kids party: will send by Email San.


Brill thanks Sparks (dont forget to add info) :grin:
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Very sadly I do not have many photographs :(
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sparkstopper wrote:Got one of VE day kids party: will send by Email San.


Brilliant photo Sparks, will add when we have set up a relevant album, ok?
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No photo's here either :(
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I'll send some by e-mail and don't worry about copyright !! :roll:
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mallosa wrote:
sparkstopper wrote:Got one of VE day kids party: will send by Email San.


Brilliant photo Sparks, will add when we have set up a relevant album, ok?


Album has been set up, see here - gallery/album.php?album_id=215
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I just can't comprehend what they have been through. It must have been a great day of celebration!
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I wonder if Sparkstopper can actually remember the day?

Here's a puzzle for you, can you spot him?

gallery/image_page.php?album_id=215&image_id=10051
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Is that you Sparks 2nd row in 3rd from left

blonde kid?
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