War Baby

For most of us it was the best of times. The long, dark days of WW2 had finally ended and people were able to look forward to a brighter, better future despite the ongoing hardships of post war austerity and rationing. Growing up in Chester in the late 1940s/early 1950s was a time of relative freedom, of adventure and of lifelong friendships forged. The War Baby exhibition included schooldays, clubs and societies, holidays and home life, as well as the excitement of the 1953 street parties to celebrate the Coronation.

Street scene 1951

Day Trip 1952

Henry Street Celebrations 1953

Needlework Class Lache School

Newtown Coronation Street Party 1953

Sealand Road Cop

Thomas Street, Newtown V for Victory 1945 

Walter Street 1945

Westminster Road 1946 - 47

Westminster Road Dance Troupe 1940's

William Eaves Mixed Troop 1947 - 48