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Recent Find: Freedom

August 31, 2011January 23, 2016 by Second World War Posters
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Interesting, spotted in Norwich (2009), wonder what triggered it...
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Freedom is in Peril T-Shirt

October 5, 2009January 23, 2016 by Second World War Posters
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The Last Night of the Proms in Hyde Park in London seemed a good place to wear a bit of a statement t-shirt, and thanks to Freedom is in Peril for sending me this t-shirt! Unfortunately, it does make people stare at your chest, but great slogans on t-shirts can…
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Quoted in the Independent

September 8, 2009January 23, 2016 by Second World War Posters
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Extract from John Rentoul Blog: According to a remarkable PhD thesis by Rebecca Lewis: ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ was printed and held in reserve for when the necessity arose, for example, a severe air-raid, although it was never actually displayed. Lewis does not say why it was held back.…
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Wikipedia: Still There + Some New Additions

July 6, 2009January 23, 2016 by Second World War Posters
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Good, I seem to have got the level of the content right (oh, I  have more, but I don't think they want everything on there!), as I'm still on there, and the main editor has gone in and made further changes, so that's all good news! Welcome if you're visiting…
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Freedom is in Peril: Defend it With all Your Might

July 6, 2009January 23, 2016 by Second World War Posters
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Not content with "Keep Calm and Carry On", there's now a site for "Freedom is in Peril: Defend it with All Your Might", one of the series of three posters published alongside KCCO!  Shame there's no history on there, maybe I'll find some more to put up... but I do…
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I Thought There Would Be Cake
it was amazing
I Thought There Would Be Cake
by Katharine Welby-Roberts
I started reading this before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and have finished it the week after surgery. It's been a beautifully gentle book that I've carried along to several sessions sat in a waiting room! I've followed Katharine...
The Boy in the Dress
really liked it
The Boy in the Dress
by David Walliams
Well I can see why kids love this, and I enjoyed reading this in 60 minutes. Love children's lit that takes the opportunity to challenge 'the norm' and allow feelings etc to be dealt with.
The Silver Lining: An Insightful Guide to the Realities of Breast Cancer
it was amazing
The Silver Lining: An Insightful Guide to the Realities of Breast Cancer
by Hollye Jacobs
I enjoyed this book, and found it gave hopeful insights into what to expect following the authors desire to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I like her practice of seeking 'silver linings' every day rather than 'woe is me', a...
Run for Your Life: How One Woman Ran Circles Around Breast Cancer
it was amazing
Run for Your Life: How One Woman Ran Circles Around Breast Cancer
by Jenny Baker
I've had enough concentration today to actually read - having had a mastectomy last week. This book is written by a friend - bought it earlier this year not realising how resonant it would be. I have found it really helpful to read - rec...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
it was amazing
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
Multiple time of re-reading - perfect surgery recovery!

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