First Air Raid in the Area 25 May 1940

Middlesbrough was bombed last night - they were aimed at the Iron Works.  It can't be long before they attack here - we have the railway works virtually on our doorstep and the munitions factories aren't that far away either. 

We're getting used to rations now - Maggie is doing lots of baking as there is no shortage of flour and Bill makes a lovely crumble topping, which helps fill everyone up.  The Nameless One is complaining about brown bread and the shortage of butter.  The powdered milk isn't too bad for making porridge and custard - it means we can save our fresh milk for the children and for tea.