On 16th December the Germans launched a surprise counter – offensive against the weakest sector of the Allied line. The battle became known as the ‘Battle of the Bulge’. The main V-2 attack had now switched from London to Antwerp.
As the year drew to its close some wartime restrictions on the home front eased but food rationing made it difficult to cater for Christmas parties.
A Christmas party given at the village hall by the Miss Rooke, Head Mistress, for the school children was a great success. With the generous support of Mr Rooke, her father, Mr and Mrs de Purdy, Mr and Mrs Miles and others who prepared and gave party food. The scene was set, a beautiful decorated tree lit with candles, paper hats and favours all added to the fun for the one hundred children who had an enjoyable time. This is an extract from Round and About Eton Wick: 1939 - 1945. The book was researched, written and published in 2001 by John Denham.
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