ALDERNEY - The Homecoming and the 1950s
The islanders returned to their beloved island of Alderney on the 15th December 1945 after being evacuated four years earlier due to the threat of invasion by Germany. During those four years the island was turned into a concrete fortress by the occupying forces.

Much has been written elsewhere detailing the destruction of houses and of the labour camps and also one concentration camp; this gallery in images concentrates on the Homecoming and the immediate few years after.

If anyone can help with images for the website, the author would be please to hear from them.
The "Judge" sees His Furniture Unloaded
The "Judge" sees His Furniture Unloaded

The "Judge" sees His Furniture Unloaded by German Prisoners

Judge french is the president of the "States" or parliament of the island, and head of the court. He now keeps his state papers in files once used by the German commander.

copy: PICTURE POST

Location: Alderney

Photographer: Francis Reiss - Picture Post - January 1946

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The "Judge" sees His Furniture Unloaded

The "Judge" sees His Furniture Unloaded by German Prisoners

Judge french is the president of the "States" or parliament of the island, and head of the court. He now keeps his state papers in files once used by the German commander.

copy: PICTURE POST

Location: Alderney

Photographer: Francis Reiss - Picture Post - January 1946

Buy this print online:

 
Item added to cart