South Shields at war 1939-1945 Claughton in Lonsdale

Claughton in Lonsdale

The book also highlights the key role played by important female figures from Wales’ past

disemboweled

or to simply report back from this alien landscape that both fascinated and appalled: the politicians

Rebel with a Cause is her extraordinary story told largely in her own words

South Shields at war 1939-1945 Claughton in LonsdaleSouth Shields and its near neighbours such as Jarrow were key communities in the national war effort, despite their relatively small size. Located on the East Coast, South Shields was situated at the key entry to the strategically important River Tyne and was well defended against enemy attack. The seaside town saw a large military build up with several different army and naval units rotating through the area to man defences and to train whilst the