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The Gdansk fireball
I listened, open mouthed, speechless, enthralled as the old lady told me how she and her family escaped (or rather - some of them) escaped from Gdansk / Danzig - the Baltic port under German occupation at the time when it was bombed to a raging inferno by the allies during the second world war. I forget exactly what neighbourhood mission I was on at the time, but this old lady of Polish origin had survived, come to the UK had a full life with her husband and was now living as a widow quietly in Melksham just a few doors up from us. And she blew me completely off track that day - a blowing that I'm very grateful for the experience. I understand that Mrs Brindle passed away, a few days after having a stroke, last weekend. I was honoured to have known her, even "en passant". A little piece of history slips away; what were the experiences of the many become the experience of the few and then they splutter too. (written 2007-07-27, updated 2009-01-20) Associated topics are indexed under Z700 - People[3981] Melksham - a town of some remarkable people - (2013-01-19) [3905] How should we choose our Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner? - (2012-10-27) [3775] Alan Turing - 1912 to 1954 - (2012-06-23) [3512] A colleague and friend who changed my life - (2011-11-07) [3466] Passing of Steve Jobs - R.I.P. - (2011-10-06) [3355] Family Pictures - (2011-07-12) [3298] Quiet Monday in - (2011-05-23) [3297] A long day, a long journey, and families and similarities the world over - (2011-05-22) [3268] Baby Pictures - (2011-04-27) [3184] Visiting relatives - (2011-02-26) [3125] The family is defunct. Long live the family. - (2011-01-09) [3055] Zyliana Kyrei Cox - (2010-11-16) [3034] Birth Notice - Aeryn Cassandra Ellis - (2010-11-07) [3008] Dulwich College Preparatory, and Sevenoaks, Schools - (2010-10-21) [2886] Congratulations, Kimberly - (2010-07-25) [2846] Catching up with an old friend - (2010-07-01) [2795] Simon says - (2010-06-05) [2503] Melksham manslaughter case concludes - sort of - (2009-11-14) [2132] Learning about Lurchers - (2009-04-18) [2100] Visiting Family - (2009-03-23) [2078] A lot has changed - but the memory lingers on - (2009-03-12) [1988] Melksham, Wiltshire. Town Crier Competition, 2009 - (2009-01-11) [1980] Michelle - (2009-01-06) [1916] Why I remember East Grafton - (2008-12-02) [1627] Amazing family members - (2008-05-02) [1570] London Midland ... Merrymaker ... Percy Danks - (2008-03-10) [1522] Paging Martin Noke, who petitions for more trains from Trowbridge to Swindon - (2008-01-28) [1385] Delegates of all shapes and sizes - (2007-10-09) [1303] Heading Upstate New York - (2007-08-14) [1238] The kind spirit of Melksham - (2007-06-21) [1197] Back off home with our best wishes - (2007-05-21) [1151] Gordon Dodge, R.I.P. - (2007-04-16) [1119] The Last Word on the road - (2007-03-26) [1107] Weekend Visitors - (2007-03-13) [1065] Graham Ellis - an Introduction - (2007-02-05) [1064] Light and shadows at Beach - (2007-02-04) [820] Robert and William Whitworth - (2006-08-01) [794] Perl delegate - much more than just a delegate - (2006-07-06) [771] From cat breeder to Cobol to Perl - (2006-06-21) [763] Much more that the world cup - (2006-06-15) [704] Erin Brent - rest in peace - (2006-04-29) [650] A person of few words - (2006-03-18) [611] Look out for the motor cyclist - (2006-02-17) [601] A fond memory of Sir Freddie - (2006-02-11) [584] Loosing breath with Gerald - (2006-01-31) [543] The world didn't stop for Christmas - (2005-12-26) [530] Perl course during the week, getting married at the weekend - (2005-12-16) [423] A Victorian Lady - (2005-08-23) [392] No Smoking - (2005-07-27) [388] BBQ Season - (2005-07-24) [207] Canteen Dragon - (2005-02-09) 2236
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