Letters, diaries and photographs from World War II

Wharnclffe
8th November 1945

Darling Janie,
What a dull place the flat can be without you there to greet me. Roll on freedom when I can always reckon that you are waiting at home for me and best of all in our home.
Thank you darling for leaving the place all ready for me. Auntie Lizzie called in to see if David had gone and didn’t seem to know that you had gone as well so she talked to me instead and insisted on leaving half a bottle of milk for me so you can see we love each other again.
I cleared off early yesterday to get to the BOA library. After that I went on to Bowmans but was too late. If I can remember I’ll go along there on Saturday week if I don’t decide to come and see you. They open on Saturday afternoons.
How is the cold darling? Pop thought you were better at lunch time. My face ache has nearly gone. How did you find out little boy?
Don’t forget darling there is no hurry for your mother to return. Get yourself settled down first. We managed fine yesterday and as I’m dining here tonight I’ll have nothing to do when I get back.
All my love is yours my sweetheart and thank you for a beautiful two weeks.
Your own,
Johnnie xxxx

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johnfinal.jpgJanie Askew

John's wife

johnfinal.jpgAnthony Askew
First son of John and Janie

johnfinal.jpgRussell Barker Janie's Brother
johnfinal.jpgGirlie Askew

John's younger sister

johnfinal.jpgMaurice Askew

John's younger Brother

johnfinal.jpgStephen Barker

Janie's Cousin

johnfinal.jpgEvelyn Barker

Stephen Barker's wife

davidfinal.jpgDavid Barker

Janie's cousin

freda.jpgFreda Cobley

Janie's cousin