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Eric

Eric

Written by: Martin Wickens
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 ”Eric” is the autobiography of my grandfather, Eric Langridge. His story opens in London, 1925. Join me as we learn about a regular man who I believe had an extraordinary life.Martin Wickens Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 11. The Beginning of the Base and the End of the Story

    11. The Beginning of the Base and the End of the Story
    Jul 29 2024

    In this final episode Eric gives the final details of the construction of the USAF Greenham Common, and then we come to the end of Eric's story.

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    27 mins
  • 10. Snackshop!

    10. Snackshop!
    Jul 22 2024

    Eric was given an opportunity to work at a snack shop on the new US airbase being built near his hometown. This was another big change in his life, but as with his time on the trains, he thrived.


    In this episode we hear a lot about the American foods that were making their way across the ocean.

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    24 mins
  • 09. The End of the War and New Beginnings

    09. The End of the War and New Beginnings
    Jul 15 2024

    In this episode we learn more about Eric's work during WWII on the railway, and then, again, Eric faces new beginnings.

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    22 mins
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