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- CSV Action Desk Leicester
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- MRS MARJORIE SMITH
- Location of story:听
- LEICESTER
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- Civilian
- Article ID:听
- A5821148
- Contributed on:听
- 20 September 2005
MARJORIE SMITH
When the war began I was 20 years of age, and my memories are as follows:
I was married at the age of 21 and had a full white wedding, there wasn鈥檛 much food at the wedding due to rationing, and I remember using my coupons for the food.
We would have to use what we could for cooking and one of my best memories of cooking was when I baked a cake using dried eggs.
Whilst my husband was away on services in the army I would feel very down and worried just waiting for his return.
I also have memories such has playing with my whip and top, and also playing hop scotch and devil among the tailors.
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