WW2 Series
Surviving the Blitz by Norman Bambridge & Sarah Smith
(narrated by Sarah Smith)
This podcast talks about the various measures the British government implemented to safeguard the public during the Blitz, the sustained bombing campaign by Germany in 1940-1941. We discuss the establishment of air raid precautions (ARP), where citizens were trained in emergency drills, the creation of bomb shelters like the Anderson and Morrison designs, and the implementation of blackout regulations to obscure city lights from enemy bombers.
Evacuation by Norman Bambridge & Sarah Smith
(narrated by Sarah Smith)
This podcast delves into the strategies of evacuation throughout the war, including the evacuation of children from major cities in Britain to protect them from bombings and the mass relocations of civilians in high risk areas.
Rationing by Sarah Smith
This podcast looks at systems implemented by the British government to manage the scarce food resources during WW2 and how these strategies impletemented daily life.
(image courtesy of IWM)
Interview Series
David Bourner - Local Author
David has just published a book named "How Basildon was built"
In this interview podcast David talks about the book
Tony Dow - Martins Ice Cream
Tony started his ice cream business in the mid 1960's - the business flourished in the growing New Town - Tony talks about the early days of the business.