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Hear fascinating stories of spies, drivers, photographers and peace campaigners in this talk to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.Curator Bethan Pritchard will talk about four women, with links to the South West, who played their part during the Second World War conflict and subsequent peace process.
Hear about the celebrated photographer Lee Miller who documented the work of WRENs at RNAS Yeovilton; SOE spy Odette Hallowes, the first woman to be awarded the George Cross; ATS driver Betty Carter, who worked to rebuild Germany; and the peace campaigner and former actress Kathleen Tacchi-Morris.
Booking required, tickets are £5 and include tea and biscuits.
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IMAGE: Betty Carter pictured driving a military vehicle in the UK c. 1945 © Carter family
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Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom, Taunton, United Kingdom
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