Do you remember Dig for Victory?

[Dans]

I am writing a history of the Second World War Dig for Victory Campaign, due for publication in 2011, and would like to make contact with anyone who has a story to tell. Perhaps you were there yourself and have memories to share. Or maybe you remember the stories of a parent who was involved, or even have some documentary material (eg diaries) you would be willing to share. If you think you might be able to help, please contact me by PM.

[Two_Sheds]

My grandad would remember, but he's dead now, sadly.

He'd be, oh, about 89 now

[Nicos]

My father told me that he recalled seeing German POW's tending the soil near his house

[OllieMartin]

Funny, I just got the Dig for Victory book in my MOM goodies box yesterday. Not had a chance to read it through yet though.

[Julesb]

I dont have anything to contribute but it sounds like a really great subject to be researching. Dont know where you live but in Yorkshire there is a museum called Eden camp that is the story of the war inside a British POW camp. Really interesting place to visit and lots of individuals experiences documented. Sure there would be some relating to Digging for Victory. Enjoy your project and keep us updated on progress

[pipkins]

There is an exhibition at The Museum of Garden History

Museum of Garden History

[jacob marley]

During ww2 Whitington Barracks just out side lichfield was a prison camp for Naughty American troops and part of there punishment was to dig the common which is now the Golf course thats a fair bit of digging don't know any more was told to me by F I L before he died many years ago ....jacob

[Snadger]

Somewhere on line you can download the original Dig for Victory gardening leaflets!.....................ah, here you go!

Dig For Victory WWII Allotment Garden Plan - Grow Vegetables Year Round

[dexterdoglancashire]

Im really interested in this part of history. Ive got a few WW2 recipes etc. Would love to read your findings. Good luck.

[broadway]

Somewhere on line you can download the original Dig for Victory gardening leaflets!.....................ah, here you go!

Dig For Victory WWII Allotment Garden Plan - Grow Vegetables Year Round

Nice link Snadger

[weekendwellies]

Somewhere on line you can download the original Dig for Victory gardening leaflets!.....................ah, here you go!

Dig For Victory WWII Allotment Garden Plan - Grow Vegetables Year Round

I love this one. I have been surreptitiously printing it off bit by bit when time allows in work ((((( sssshhhhh, don't tell the boss ))))

[Jeanied]

I've got the poster in colour stuck up inside my lottie shed - the one thing untouched by the vandals! It is a bit difficult to read though...

[Dans]

Thanks for all the responses. Most interesting. And please keep them coming, or pass on to anyone who you think might be able to help.

Thanks,
Dan

[Brengirl]

My own experience is one of many others'. Our small N London back garden became a mini allotment. At the end, I clearly remember a row of rabbit hutches and a chicken coop. The cockerel really did rule the roost and I was scared to venture into his domain. He would attack anything and anybody. Whilst my Dad was serving abroad my Mum had to take over the role of provider and I can see her now toiling away till dark. I remember her efforts of introducing the buck to the doe and providing the lady with extra nourishment. We waited patiently for the new arrivals. The doe, nicely fatted up waiting for 'her' daily goodies but the buck suckling 'his' new babies.