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Stray Angel: an absolutely heart-rending Christmas saga (Workhouse to War)

by Kay Brellend

4.3 out of 5

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An elderly English gentleman is interviewed for a new television documentary about World War I and tells a story about a touching relationship he had with a young orphan girl at a workhouse before the war.

The man, who is now in his 90s, says he was just a young boy when he first met the girl, who was about 10 years old. He says she was a very sweet and innocent child, and he quickly became attached to her.

The two of them would often spend time together, talking and playing games. The man says he remembers one Christmas when they were both at the workhouse, and they made a snowman together. He says it was one of the happiest days of his life.

However, their happiness was short-lived. The man says that shortly after Christmas, the girl was adopted by a wealthy family. He says he was heartbroken to see her go, but he knew that she would have a better life with her new family.

The man says he never saw the girl again, but he never forgot her. He says he often thinks about her and wonders what her life has been like.

The man's story is a touching reminder of the importance of human connection, even in the darkest of times. It is a story that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.

The Workhouse

The workhouse was a place where poor people were forced to live and work in order to receive food and shelter. Conditions in workhouses were often harsh and degrading, and many people died there.

The man in the story was sent to a workhouse when he was just a child. He says he was forced to work long hours in the fields, and he was often beaten by the workhouse staff.

Despite the harsh conditions, the man says he found some solace in the company of the other children in the workhouse. He says they would often tell stories and sing songs together to pass the time.

World War I

World War I began in 1914 and lasted until 1918. The war was fought between the Allied Powers (primarily France, Great Britain, and Russia) and the Central Powers (primarily Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire).

The war was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated 16 million people killed. The war also caused widespread destruction and displacement, and it had a profound impact on the world.

The man in the story was drafted into the British Army in 1916. He says he was sent to fight in the trenches on the Western Front.

The man says he saw some of the worst fighting of the war, and he lost many of his friends. He says he was eventually wounded in battle and sent home to England.

The Aftermath of the War

The man in the story says that he was never the same after the war. He says he was haunted by the memories of what he had seen and done.

He says he tried to return to his old life, but he found it difficult to adjust. He says he eventually found work as a laborer, but he never really recovered from the war.

The man says he is grateful that he survived the war, but he says he never forgot the girl he met at the workhouse.

A Touching Legacy

The man's story is a touching reminder of the human cost of war. It is a story that should be remembered and passed on to future generations.

The man's story is also a reminder of the importance of human connection. Even in the darkest of times, we can find solace and support in the company of others.

The man's story is a story of hope and redemption. It is a story that shows us that even after the darkest of times, we can find happiness and peace.

Stray Angel: an absolutely heart-rending Christmas saga (Workhouse to War)

by Kay Brellend

4.3 out of 5