Peter Walker is 94 and is a great-great grandfather.

He's lived in Petersfield for 63 years and was once the Head of English at TPS.

With a week to go to VE80, he speaks about what it was like in war times as a child, evacuated twice and the particular fears he had of bombing. 

After the war he studied French and German and lived in Germany to understand more and draws a distinction between the Nazi regime and the German people.

He recalls VE Day in 1945, cycling to a party and the band playing Colonel Bogey.

 

Peter Walker is 94 and is a great-great grandfather.
He's lived in Petersfield for 63 years and was once the Head of English at TPS.
With a week to go to VE80, he speaks about what it was like in war times as a child, evacuated twice and the particular fears he had of bombing.&nbsp;
After the war he studied French and German and lived in Germany to understand more and draws a distinction between the Nazi regime and the German people.
He recalls VE Day in 1945, cycling to a party and the band playing Colonel Bogey.
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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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