History Talk: Bevin Boys
Olveston Primary School
Olveston Parish Historical Society History Talk: Bevin Boys: the forgotten conscripts and the story of their war
With many coal miners signing up to fight in the Second World War, by 1943 coal supply was becoming critical. Jackie Swift will tell the rarely heard story of Bevin Boys: the forgotten conscripts and the story of their war. You’re bound to be surprised by what she has to say.
All meetings take place at Olveston School (main hall), Elberton Road, Olveston BS35 4DB at 7.30pm, with refreshments served before the start of the meeting. Parking is available in the school playground.
Annual membership is £10 in total (for all monthly evening meetings, October to April). Visitor fee for a single meeting is £3. Both are payable on the door (cash or cheque only, please). Fee includes refreshments. All welcome!
