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.
Trying to Trace the Boundaries
Trying to Trace the Boundaries

Members of the Douzaine try to Trace the Boundaries of the Villagers' Scattered Strips of Land

The Douzaine is like the parish council. it is responsible for settling questions of property. The Germans have taken away the boundary stones, destroying the marks which have divided the land for hundreds of years.Until boundaries are settled, communal farming will be organised.

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Location: Alderney

Photographer: Francis Reiss - Picture Post - January 1946

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Trying to Trace the Boundaries

Members of the Douzaine try to Trace the Boundaries of the Villagers' Scattered Strips of Land

The Douzaine is like the parish council. it is responsible for settling questions of property. The Germans have taken away the boundary stones, destroying the marks which have divided the land for hundreds of years.Until boundaries are settled, communal farming will be organised.

copy;PICTURE POST

Location: Alderney

Photographer: Francis Reiss - Picture Post - January 1946

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Item added to cart