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I was seven when they sent me away to strangers - Two Sides of History

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Elderly man and woman sit on chairs against yellow and blue backdrops, sharing and discussing old photos
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Bernard Smale and Brenda Hay were evacuated during the Blitz as children. They recall the excitement, fear, loneliness, and resilience of being sent away from their families. From kind foster homes to years of bullying and neglect, these stories reveal the hidden cost of survival in wartime Britain. Two Sides of History brings together two individuals from different backgrounds who have experienced the same historical event but approach it from distinct perspectives. Through personal stories and reflections, they discuss how the event shaped their lives and how factors like class, race, gender, or social standing influenced their experience.
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