TBH_34
Chris Eddy recalls the impact the arrival of the American troops had on South East Cornwall during World War Two, mainly in terms of roads being widened to accommodate the larger transport vehicles. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2006
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
109
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_30
Tony Barbary recounts why his family's garage business was requisitioned during the second world war, he also discusses how his father provided entertainment to locals. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2006
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
160
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_29
Joe and Hazel Gundry remember the night tanks arrived in Mawnan during World War Two, in preparation for the D-Day landings. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2004
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
63
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_25
Pat van den Berg recalls her memories of World War Two. She describes meeting a Dutch Seaman whom she later married and lived with in Holland before moving back to Cornwall. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2006
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
106
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_24
Peter Gilson recalls his memories of World War Two. He describes watching HMS Cambeltown leave Falmouth Harbour as part of a convey heading to raid St Nazaire, a key port used by the Germans for their larger Warships. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2006
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
235
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_21
Edward Tucker recalls his memories of the St Nazaire raid during World War Two, known as 'Operation Chariot'. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2006
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
51
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_20
Dolores Banks talks about the role her mother played in Operation Chariot, the commando raid on St Nazaire during World War Two. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2006
Oscha
Mawnan Smith
DVD
Moving Image
94
Trebah Garden Trust
TBH_01
Arnold Hodge recalls modes of transport in bygone years. The interview was recorded as part of 'Preparing for D-Day -Voices From Cornwall', a project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund in 2003.
2004
Oscha
Falmouth
Digital
Moving Image
106
MISC_260_04
General goods carrier JL Gardener loading and transporting granite from De Lank quarry, collecting a piano and delivering a washing machine. The general Goods Carrier 'JL Gardener' was based in Lostwithiel. Other assorted footage including Treyarnon Bay Hotel and Looe sea front.
c1966
A C May
Lostwithiel
8mm Silent
Moving Image
825