DISCOVER the unsung heroes of World War Two at a talk at the Crichton on Monday evening.
During the war 30.7 million charts and diagrams were supplied by the UK to 4969 vessels from 14 allied countries- a massive effort to inform allied forces, and nearly ten times the number of charts that would be produced over a similar period during times of peace.
Author and researcher Adrian Webb records the trials and tribulations of staff in the UK Hydrographic Department, responsible for all the charts and navigational products designed, compiled, proofed, printed and distributed to the Allies during WWII. Their vital work was undertaken in total secrecy, and yet the number of charts they produced was staggering.
Adrian said: “I am delighted to be able to come to Scotland and tell the unknown stories of the top-secret chart making activities undertaken during World War II. The lion’s share of the work was undertaken in Bath, Exeter and Taunton but equally important were the outstanding efforts of men and women at Armadale in West Lothian, Nottingham, Liverpool, London and Frome. There are thought to be only three people still alive who worked in the Hydrographic Department during the war. Their stories and others are fully illustrated in my upcoming book Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers, signed copies of which will be available at the talks.”
Adrian Webb is speaking at the Easterbrook Hall on Monday March 24 from 7.30 pm, for more information visit: rsgs.org/events.
