Ramblings of a nonagenerian (vintage 1923). Grew up in Lambeth in the 20s and 30s. Lived and worked in London during World War II. I have been attempting to do the Telegraph Cryptic Crossword since 1939! (My daughter says I *have* to write this, but I am troubled as it sounds so conceited.) I bought my first computer aged 85 and am continually frustrated by the vagaries of the technological age.
Monday, 10 January 2011
The King's Speech
I haven't yet seen the Film "The King's Speech". It has had a good write-up in the papers. I hope it has brought out the fact that we all admired the way George VI coped with his difficulties. I remember the Queen (later to be Elizabeth the Queen Mother) when it was suggested during the war that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada saying "They won't go without me and I won't go without the King and he is staying here, so we are all staying here." This meant a lot to those of us who had no option but to face the bombing.
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