Joyce Spurr

Transcript

· 00.00-3.30- General Introduction to growing up in Sheffield during the Great Depression

· 3.30-8.00- Her involved in the book ‘Forgotten Memories’ by Neil Anderson and her role during the Sheffield blitz (please note this interview occurred over two days, so there is slight repetition of events)

· 8.00-14.00- The damage from the blitz and the role of the libraries in the organisation for the people of Sheffield

· 14.00-19.30- Called up for the ATS

· 19.30-21.00- Battle of Britain

· 21.00-29.40- Tests, training and role in ATS

· 29.40-31.30- Opportunity and volunteering to go to Egypt

· 31.30-35.15- The ship and contact with the RAF on board

· 35.15-45.30- Accommodation and job role in Egypt

· 45.30-48.10- Communication with the locals

· 48.10-56.00- Leave and travelling around the Middle East

· 56.00-1.00.00- End of the war and returning back to Britain

· 1.00.00-1.02.25- Opportunities following the end of the war and learning Japanese Morse

· 1.02.25-1.08.55- Time as an Army cook in Britain