Interview Stories

Here you will find stories told by real people from Milton Keynes who lived through world war two and tell of their experiences of it.

A few of the interviews in full

William's Story

Betsy's Story

Shelia's Story

Harlod's Story

Here the interviews are separated by subject.

Break out of war

Bombing and Shelters

Evacuees

Daily Life

Entertainment & Hobbies

Childhood in war

Forces & Fighting

Home Front & Wardens

Women in War

Rationing

Make do & Mend

VE Day

Further Information

These buttons link to subjects not covered in the interviews

Conscientious Objector

The Land Army