Lowestoft's World War Two child evacuees mark 85th anniversary
The then-youngsters left the town on 2 June 1940, with more than 600 of them and their teachers finding sanctuary in and around the town of Glossop.Since then, strong ties have been remained between the two towns which are celebrated by the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership and Lowestoft Central Project annually.In 2021, for example, the two projects installed two giant interpretation panels on the station concourse as a permanent reminder of the Lowestoft schools' evacuation.
'Important memories'
Neil Williams, chairman of the Friends of Glossop Station, is one of many determined to ensure the relationship between the two communities is maintained."I'm so pleased that both our communities continue to cherish these important memories and that the friendships made are not only still celebrated but are now being retold for future generations," he said.Mr Williams will be the special guest at Saturday's event which will also celebrate 200 years of passenger train travel in the UK. "We are thrilled Neil will attend and give an update on what is happening in Glossop, especially as so many were given refuge there during the war," added Ms Dale.The event runs from 12:00 BST until 15:00.
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