The final excerpt from Wartime in East Sheen, is published today. It was a memorable evening of remembrance, in poetry, prose, music and song. You can find previous excerpts by searching Remembrance in EastSheenMatters.
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON remains a well known phrase today. It came with a booklet called If the Invader comes.
- If the Germans come by parachute, aeroplane or ship you must remain where you are. The order is STAY PUT
- With an order, make sure it is true – not a faked – one. Most of you know your policeman or your warden, you can trust the police.
- Do not believe rumours and do not spread them.
- KEEP WATCH if you see anything suspicious, note it carefully and go at once to the nearest police station.
5. Do not give the Germans anything. Do not tell them anything. Hide your food and your bicycles. Hide your maps. Remember that transport and petrol will be the Invader’s main dificulty.
6. THINK BEFORE YOU ACT. But always think of your country before you think of yourself.
There are a few messages in there which have resonance today. Fake news, rumours, transport the main difficulty, go to the police station.
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