Published Date:
03 March 2008
A collection of war-time love letters sent between a young married couple have gone on display at the East Riding Treasure House in Beverley.
The 29 bundles of letters written by Thomas and Vera Scrowston, from Beverley, during the Second World War give a touching insight into their love for each other and the pain of being separated for long periods. Thomas was at the time on active service with the RAF.
East Riding Council's archives and local studies service has selected the letters as the document of the month for February, a month when love is traditionally in people's minds.
Collections officer Sam Bartle said: "This is a substantial set of letters, mostly collected by Vera during the war, amounting to 29 bundles.
"It's a unique collection for us, kindly deposited by one of Thomas and Vera's sons to ensure its permanent preservation."
Thomas was born in 1916, and Vera (maiden name Thompson), in 1917. They were married at Beverley Minster in 1940. Thomas was stationed in England and overseas in Tripoli, Egypt, Malta, Sicily, and mainland Italy.
The letters can be read in the archives and local studies research room in the Treasure House. Further details on tel (01482) 392790.
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Last Updated:
03 March 2008 10:36 AM
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Location:
Beverley
