A Schoolgirl's War 

A Schoolgirl's War, written by former MGGS Headteacher – Mary Smith, is a fascinating and evocative record of school life in wartime bringing together an exquisite and unparalleled set of paintings of girls at school during WW2, and first-hand recollections of pupils who experienced disrupted schooling, air-raids, doodlebugs and lessons in underground shelters. MGGS art teacher Helen Keen set out to record the life of the school as the war unfolded. Her paintings have never been published before. Those pictures and the vivid memories of the old girls, now in their 80's and 90's, will move you and surprise you. The material will be a rich read for anyone with an interest in the history of the home front in WWII.