Schools at War: A Story of Education, Evacuation and Endurance in the Second World War by David Stranack - 2005

Hardback. Very Good.

Phillimore & Co Ltd, 2005. Hardcover. Used: Acceptable. Hardback with D/J in good condition. 2005 1st Phillimore & Co Ltd edition. "Schools at War" marks the first time that the extraordinary tales of evacuation, improvisation, drama and trauma experienced by many English schools during the Second World War have been collected into a single book. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the Association of Representatives of Old Pupils' Societies (AROPS). Founded in 1971, this group of old boys' and old girls' organisations now has more than 260 members. AROPS decided to conduct a survey to discover what actually happened to its members' Alma Maters during the years 1939 to 1945. Although the original survey only sought to track the movements of schools during the war years, the request for information was responded to with such enthusiasm that a wealth of historical material was gathered. "Schools at War" chronicles the stories that emerged. It… Read More

Phillimore, 2006. Hardcover. New. new title edition. 2 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.50 inches.

Phillimore & Co Ltd. Very Good/Very Good. 2005. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo 1860773389 Dust jacket unclipped, small closed tear and chip to top edge. Red cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks. Photographs on plates. xvi, 80 pages clean and tight.Contains tales of evacuation, improvisation, drama and trauma experienced by many English schools during the Second World War. These schools' stories are of hard work, commitment, bravery, doggedness - and often humour. It appeals to those who have a connection to one of the schools, and to anyone with an interest in modern social history. .

The History Press. Hardcover. New. 9x6x0.

hb, d/w, 80pp, plates.

Phillimore. New in Fine dust jacket. 2005. Hardcover. 1860773389 . xiv + 80pp, illustrated, bound in red cloth with fine dustwrapper; Quarto .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Phillimore & Co Ltd, 01/09/2005 00:00:01. hardcover. Good. 1.5988 in x 25.0809 in x 17.2869 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover.

Hardback. New.