Ernie Pyle in England
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The account reports that an average of one-fourth of London's population has slept underground during the past six months, rising to about half on nights of bad raids. The narrator describes visits to about fifty shelters, ranging from the lowliest accommodation to the most luxurious. The discussion acknowledges that some people prefer smaller public shelters, with quiet and privacy for sewing, cards and conversation.
The narrator enters a basement holding only two dozen people and finds the occupants singing with a piano available. The visits in Soho include shelters beneath small office buildings, described as pleasant places offering at least a feeling of privacy. The account notes that some regular shelter occupants may install their own iron beds and chairs, although bedding must be taken home every morning.
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- Author
- Ernie Pyle
- Pages
- 151
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Military History
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