Contains tales of evacuation, improvisation, drama and trauma experienced by many English schools during the Second World War. These schools' stories are of hard work, commitment, bravery, doggedness - and often humour. It appeals to those who have a connection to one of the schools, and to anyone with an interest in modern social history.

The schools' stories are of hard work, commitment, bravery, doggedness - and often humour. Above all this, however, they share a determination that they would not be beaten. This compelling and fascinating narrative will appeal to those who have a connection to one of the schools, and to anyone with an interest in modern social history.