Dr LeDune The Belgian Colony in Birtley 1916 1919

Dr LeDune talks about his family's dramatic escape from Belgium in the first World War, how they came to live in the North East of England in Birtley's Belgian 'colony' Elisabethville and their subsequent life in this part of the world.
This video was made with funding from the National Heritage Lottery

[@paularush4923]

I remember Dr Le Dune, my favourite doctor when I was a kid. Nice man.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Fascinating story.

[@martrac69]

Great story from a great family Doctor.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

@@martrac69 yes, he was my doctor too