I am currently researching with a view to writing a book and am appealing to your readers for their memories, anecdotes and stories.

The book is about my own recollections of being evacuated to the West Country from London. I am hoping for information from other evacuees, specifically from London bombings, or those families that fostered these children.

In particular I would like to hear from those that were brought to Waifs and Strays Children's Society homes throughout the West.

I hope you are able to help in this research. Margaret Hutcherson (nee Brierley), Amberley, 14 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, Devon, TW1 4EA. Tel (01803) 310 166.