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Below you will find a link to a fascinating glimpse into life in Chewton Mendip during the Second World War, written by Sid Elias. Many thanks to Mr Elias for taking the time to send his memoirs.

• A WARTIME EVACUEE IN CHEWTON MENDIP
By Sid Elias, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, January 2008.
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Sunset at Herriots Bridge, Chew Valley Lake

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Chew Valley Lake in
calm weather

North Shore sunset,
Chew Valley Lake

The River Chew in winter,
Keynsham

Gulls in flight at
Chew Valley Lake

Heron waits at Chew
Park, Keynsham

The Mill Ground,
Keynsham