DDR

Leipzig was my first ever destination in the Soviet Bloc and the memories of my time there, stayed with me for decades afterwards. It was a step back in time, or a step into the world of George Orwell.

All smiles on the DDR posters - not so much in real life.
The all important exhibition pass.
Street scene Leipzig 1987
Norbert on his kindergarden graduation.
Even 44 years on the orginal wire protected the camp.
The hand cart which would be pulled by the 'donkies' - once they could pull no more....execution.
The ovens of Buchanwald
A huge plinth for every country that suffered at the hands of the nazi regime.
The chilling approach road to Buchenwald
December 1989 and the opening of East-West Germany border. Trabant Fest.
Locomotive Leipzig - already famous in the UK.
Emblematic photo - it is a key component of my modest library.
Gabor - if you could bottle that charm !
If you have 6250 East Marks the TV is yours....very few did.
One of the first small stands - it felt huge at the time.
My beloved teachers Holga & Mickey
Today how difficult would it be to get 6 kids to stop for a photo on the street ?
Yours truly stepping out in Leipzig.
My favourite East German family - oh to find them again.

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