Impression sketch of German prisoners of war - by Jamie. See original at: http://www.shropshireremembers.org.uk/german-prisoners-of-war-in-
Under the Defence
of the Realm Act,
Charges were
raised against
Two Shrewsbury
ladies, who sought
Contact with
German prisoners.
Mary Hayes, wife
of a local builder,
In league with
her servant -
Alice France,
were seen in making
Signals to prison
recreation camp.
Both women
received warnings
In attracting the
Germans -
The garden of Mrs
Hayes edging
The camp, allowed
close contact.
The women’s
actions continued -
Finally prompting
action -
Discovery was
made at compounds
Edge, of a
cleverly hidden postbox.
A trap was made
and 24 year old
Servant Alice
France,
Was arrested - writings
of Germans
In that place of
exchanged letters.
Before the
Shrewsbury Bench,
France said the words
Were written all
by her mistress;
'I would clasp
thee to my bosom.'
Such promised words
would likely
Encourage the
prisoners
To attempt escapes
- her actions
Were 'criminal
and disgusting.'
Although nothing
was stated
Of Mary Hayes
husband
Reactions, both
women were fined;
France £2 and
Hayes £10.
by Jamie Mann.
Anon.,1915.
Secret Post Office - Letters to German Prisoners. The Daily Telegraph, [online]
15 September. P.10. Col.5. Available at:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ww1-archive/11823055/Daily-Telegraph-September-15-1915.html
[Accessed: 15 September 2015].
Mann, J., 2015. 100 years Ago - Poems by Jamie Mann. [letter] (Personal communication,
15 September 2015).
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