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    Growing Up in Wartime Uxbridge

    By James Skinner

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    About this ebook

    From a child's viewpoint, the pre-war years of the 1930s were full of carefree, halcyon days when the sun always used to shine; but for many people the 1930s were, regrettably, quite the opposite. In this book all aspects from pre-war to post-war Uxbridge are covered, including street scenes, schools, buildings, transport, leisure and entertainment, and personalities. The book will also be of interest to younger generations growing up in Uxbridge and to those who wish to learn more about the history of the area.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateNov 30, 2011
    ISBN9780752480145
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