Home Front War Letter from Nottingham WWII Marie Cruden
These letters belong to my aunt Joan Punter (nee Toller). These contain interesting home front information and political views of the war. They were written by my Great Aunt Marie to her husband George Cruden. (both now deceased).
In several of these letter Marie refers to George as Peter Precious- as she Catholic, originally from Ireland and didn't want to introduce him to her family as George (the English kings name) she called him Peter.
Wednesday Nov 15/1944 [written from Nottingham]
My Dearest x
I forgot to mention yesterday not to worry about a wrist watch strap as I got one on Saturday at Boots for 1/9. Its another like the leather one you got me at Cambridge- so if this wears as well it will be OK- because it’s the cheapest I’ve seen, anyway. I had a letter from mother this morning- & she tells me Con [Connie Toller] is expecting again.. Well I hope the jag in your hand has healed up alright- I always remembered to ask, as soon as I had posted your letter!!!
Barbara is not coming to Nottingham after all with Nicolas- so they are a bit disappointed about it. Isn’t the weather awful- nothing but rain- & now its so cold with it. Had a letter from the old boss yesterday- he seems to be Ok in health but seems to have trouble with an ill-fitting artificial limb. The paratroops are all clearing out from W.P. now, so expect theres something due. We hear the Hall is to be an Officers Convalescent place. Well darling, I don’t seem to have much to say- but hope you are OK & things are going will with you.
All my love as always your Own loving wiff xxx Marie xxx