Reminiscence Materials:

LEISURE TIME AND V E DAY

We have put the following images together to trigger your

memories of life on the Home Front during World War II.

The pictures can be used, together with our VE75 films,

war stories and online display, to start conversations

with friends, family and carers.

We have also included some questions to start your discussions.

Happy reminiscing!

Leisure Time and V E Day: Sample questions

Describe the things you and your family did in your free time during the war.

What sort of shows were staged at theatres during the war?

Did you take part in Holidays at Home? If so - how?

What sort of films were shown at cinemas in wartime? Can you name any?

Did you or your relatives go dancing? What was the music like?

What were your favourite wartime artists? What was your favourite song?

How did dancing and music change when the American GIs arrived in the UK?

Did you take part in wartime fundraising initiatives? What did they support?

Can you remember the wartime radio programmes? Describe them.

How did you feel when the war in Europe ended?

How did you family / neighbourhood celebrate V E Day?

What sort of food and entertainment did you have at your street party?

Did you or any of your friends/ family go up to London to celebrate there?