Edward and Sid talk about how things have changed – anything with a German name is treated with suspicion, there are many new laws and women increasingly are filling the roles left by the men.
Read MoreEdward and Sid talk about how things have changed – anything with a German name is treated with suspicion, there are many new laws and women increasingly are filling the roles left by the men.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusS…
Read MoreLondon 1916 and the war shows no sign of ending – the Battle of The Somme has shocked the nation, Londoners are experiencing changes and Edward’s father may be in the thick of it…
Read MoreLondon 1916 and the war shows no sign of ending – the Battle of The Somme has shocked the nation, Londoners are experiencing changes and Edward’s father may be in the thick of it…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omn…
Read MoreIt’s Christmas time and Edward and Sidney are excited about the parcels they are sending to their menfolk in France. The shops are busy as Londoners enjoy getting in the Christmas spirit. Edward and his mother decorate the house and talk about th…
Read MoreIn this episode Edward talks about the sorts of things he and his friends write in the letters to their family members in the services, and what is in the letters they get back. Food is often a popular topic! Things continue to change for Edward, with …
Read MoreIn this episode Edward talks about the different ways people communicate with soliders on the front and how they write back – field service postcards, honour envelopes and letters – but do any of them tell the whole story? With mother now w…
Read MoreIn this episode Edward talks about the different ways people communicated in 1914. With rumours abounding, news clips at the cinematograph, and newspapers are becoming more popular, and letters and postcads vital as a way for soldiers at War and their …
Read MoreIn this episode Edward describes the clothes he wears and how they compare to other boys and girls. He talks about uniforms – the army’s, and his new Scouting Uniform. He has a uniform for school too, although not all children do.
Read MoreIn this episode Edward’s father has joined up and life is changing for those left behind – there are fewer men around and everyday supplies are running short. Even children like Sidney Parry, the housekeeper’s son, are caught up in war work – whether …
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