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The Bridge
The Bridge (1947 - 1947)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. This photograph was taken in 1947.  This photograph is included by kind permission of the National Archives. 'for the full story click on the title'


The Bridge
The Bridge (1947 - 1947)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. This photograph taken in 1947 shows the state of the bridge at that time. This photograph is included by kind ... 'for the full story click on the title'


Fishing in the lake (1959 - 1960)
In 1959 I was a National Service soldier stationed at CAD Kineton.  A number of Polish men worked at the camp.  Their national dish at Christmas is carp which they caught in the lake and kept in a fire water tank.  I don't  know if  they fished with permission,  but ... 'for the full story click on the title'