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From Salford to Clitheroe: A young evacuee’s wartime letter home

Summary by Salford Now
At Whiteacre Boys School in Clitheroe, Lancashire, on 15 September 1940, John (Jack) Grey pens a letter to his parents back in Salford. John Grey was one of the thousands of young people evacuated from Salford to areas of safety during the Second World War. “Dear Mother & Dad. I received your letter with many thanks. I understand about you not coming to see me on Sunday. If you are coming by bus go to near Whalley, 58 Langshaw Street, Seedley. I…
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Salford Now broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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