Thursday 18 September 2014
Hood Green - camp between there and Eastfield after World War 2
Until perhaps 1970-80 a camp was situated in a field to the south-east of the road that runs between Hood Green and Eastfield. Do you know anything about it?
Nowadays a public footpath goes across the field from the said road towards Stainborough Fold or Crane Moor, but there is no trace of the camp except for a few bricks and bits of rubble in the nearby hedge rows.
I recall the camp as consisting of a series of huts - like army huts - each made of a concrete frame with brick walls and metal windows, and a concrete road between the entrance gate and the huts which were around the centre of the field.
Who lived there? Was it for prisoners of war or resettlement or something else?
When was it built and removed?
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Hello Sam,In 1946 this was the site of N.S.Hostel and housed demobilised Polish soldiers of the Second Polish Corps(General Anders).A cousin of my Father lived there.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from Sussex.
Hello Anon
ReplyDeletePLEASE accept my apologies for the delay in responding, I have been ill or I would have replied earlier.
Your comments are most welcome.
WE NEED TO SAY MORE ABOUT THE POLISH SOLDIERS IN WW2 - ALL TRIBUTES WELCOMED.
Everyone should mark what you say on their maps to ensure it is remembered.
Please say more about General Anders if you know more.
Best wishes from Sussex also welcome, and Best Wishes from Yorkshire to you!