The Canadians in Surrey During World War II – GI 25 056 (also Online)
18 July 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm BST
Tutor: Lorraine Spindler BA (Hons) Dip Euro Hum
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Discover the fascinating story of the 23,000 Canadians stationed in Surrey during WWII. Join historian Lorraine Spindler to explore their role in building defences, preparing for D-Day, and the relationships with the Surrey locals. Learn about their journey from raw recruits to veterans and the post-war legacy of 40,000 war brides starting new lives in Canada.
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Recruitment poster by Henry Eveleigh, 1942. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
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