Join librarian, Penny Swann as she shares her latest research on The Grey Coat Hospital from school magazines, focusing on the 1938–1945 volumes. These remarkable records reveal how the school managed during the Second World War and provide vivid insights into the lives of the girls and alumnae — the "Old Greys" — who contributed to wartime efforts in many different ways. This talk explores their resilience, adventures, and hardships, offering a moving glimpse into the courage and spirit of a community in wartime.
The Thorney Island Society would like to express our gratitude to The Grey Coat Hospital School for offering this talk free of charge. The ticket price helps support the work of The Thorney Island Society.
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