Feedback Our loyal readers get in touch with us in multiple ways, from Facebook to phone calls, emails to good old traditional pen and paper. Whichever way you wish to get in touch, we love hearing from you. Here are some of your comments since the last edition. We look forward to hearing from you when you’ve read this one…
I am writing apropos your article on the Enigma code (The Northumbrian 175). I was evacuated to Beadnell in 1940 from Newcastle, and at the age of seven saw a black twin-engined German aeroplane fly 50ft or less above our house. For a boy of seven, it was a thrill and I can still see the German with a leather helmet and goggles on his fore-head, holding on to a massive machine gun pointing my way, looking from side to side, obviously lost. It has been suggested this was Hess. Name and address supplied
I am very disappointed in the information in the article concerning the end of the war (The Northumbrian 175) , because the war in the Far East continued until August 15, 1945. My father was in the Northumberland Fusiliers, many of whom were captured by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore. He survived until August 1, 1944. I never met him as I was born after he sailed. They suffered greatly at the hand of their captors, however they have been known as the forgotten army for good reason. I love to read The Northumbrian, however on this occasion I am very hurt by the fact the FEPOWs have been totally dismissed and the war in the Far East once again forgotten. The article in itself was very interesting and will be read by many, so sad the date printed of the 75th anniversary of the end the war was not correct. Many of the Northumberlands where not regular soldiers, they were territorial volunteers. Hazel Campbell, via email The editor replies: Our apologies to Mrs Campbell and anyone who was similarly upset by our mistake. Indeed, we’re very well aware that the war in Japan continued for a further six months and thank Mrs Campbell for writing to point out our mistake. The FEPOWs are certainly not forgotten here at The Northumbrian, and we will mark VJ Day later in the year.
In the picture I am a photographer recently moved to Northumberland from London. I run my own family photography business - Anna Allan Photography. During the past month I’ve been at home and unable to take any clients for photoshoots, so I’ve been keeping myself busy photographing the spring lambs living in the field by my house. I thought you might like to use them. Anna Allan www.annaallan.com
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