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20th Century

The Road Back to Normandy, Part Two

7th October 2021 Going Postal 0

In May 1954 my uncle John Alldridge returned to Normandy. This is his second report for the Manchester Evening News. From Arromanches to Bayeux is only about seven miles. By car you can be there and [more…]

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