THE recollections of people evacuated from Middlesbrough to North Yorkshire during the Second World War are being sought for an exhibition.
Middlesbrough's Dorman Museum and Ryedale Folk Museum, at Hutton-le-Hole, have been awarded £20,000 by the Home Front Recall scheme, to stage the event.
The award, funded through the Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund, will be used to stage events and activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
During the first week of June, more than 100 Middlesbrough schoolchildren will be evacuated 1940s-style to North Yorkshire.
The youngsters will be dressed in wartime clothing to experience the billeting station, digging for victory and rationing.
Veteran evacuees are also invited to come along and share their memories at Ryedale Folk Museum.
For further details, contact the Dorman Museum, on (01642) 813781.
Published: 17/05/2005
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