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The audio clips were recorded by Dave Kitto in July 2005. To listen to them you will need Windows Media Player 9 or 10, or similar software such as Winamp or Real Player. Audio clips are accompanied by the  icon |
| Images from Alrewas Ladies' Group |
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The Alrewas Home Guard is pictured at the Mill House, Alrewas, which was originally a cotton mill. The outbuildings were demolished and it is now called Cotton Close.
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World War II Airmen were billeted at local homes in Alrewas c1940 / 41
Roy Greedass shown in this photograph was one of many airmen billeted in Alrewas during WWII. Many were based at the RAF camp at Fradley. |
Food deliveries were carried out in a Young Men’s Christian Association van c1940s
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During the war, these ladies would make jam, led by Mrs Hellaby in the centre. Leisure time was often spent outdoors and community events were an important part of village life.
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1949, Guiding was an important part of a young girl’s life in Alrewas.
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Alrewas Girl Guides at the memorial monument in Alrewas, 1949
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A community fundraising event saw characters of all kinds at a fancy dress Party in Alrewas 1957 / 58.
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Cricket has long been a favourite sport in Alrewas, and girls’ teams were no exception, even in the 1940s. |
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