Bohemia in the ‘Good Old Days’
William O’Rourke writes (Apr 2008)
Dear Sir,
Having lived in the area of Bohemia Road from 1937 to 1960, I remember the strong community spirit that existed. My parents continued to live there for some years after I had left and remained content with the environment. Firstly we lived at 42 Salisbury Road until our house was damaged in an Air Raid on 11th March 1943.
This resulted in us moving to 133 Bohemia Road. During these times, and particularly in the war years, there was a strong feeling of trust and companionship. Windows on ground floors could be left open on warm sunny nights and milk bottles with money in them were often left on doorsteps. People queuing for food during the days of rationing were generally cheerful and sing songs were often a means of passing the time in Air Raid shelters.
Generally young people knew their place due to good role models and because of a firm and fair policy relating to behaviour. They were hard times, but nevertheless, in some ways, ‘The Good Old Days’.
William O’Rourke, Upper Church Road.
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