Brian Pears and the late Roy Ripley's North East Diary 1939-45 website is a must-visit for anyone interested in how the region fared during World War II. The breadth of detail and knowledge is astonishing. You'll find content arranged by Place Index with Explanatory Notes and Maps, Calendars, Other Events, Background Information, Ships Built in the N.E., Popular Songs, Films and Prices, and Post-War Events. Or you can just read the Diary from the start and get absolutley hooked.
Visit the North East Diary 1939-45