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Default 21-11-2009, 20:34

Crewe Hall was originally an Officers camp for German And Italian POW's that were trusted. They were then moved out to these satellite camps when the American Army moved in. Weston was one of those used for the POW's that worked on the local farms during the week, being shipped back in at weekends. I know a lot of Italians married into local families and stayed on after the war, being highly thought of by the farming families they worked with. Quite a large contingent worked in the area around Astbury. The next nearest POW camp that also housed Italians was Toft Hall just outside Knutsford, but I am not sure if any of them left that POW site to work.

Weston just appears to be one of those satellite camps that gets overlooked not having its own designated number, which is a shame.

However am pleased to see its still standing.


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