Ray Kathleen D’Arcy

Ray was born in Egypt in 1926. Her father was in the army and the family moved to England when Ray was five, settling in Leicester in 1932. Ray attended mainstream primary and secondary schools.

Sharing School

Here Ray recalls moving into a nearby girls’ school during wartime.

Green as Grass

Here Ray describes her sheltered childhood.

No Skiving

Here Ray describes doing everything for herself.

Protective Teachers

Here Ray recalls her teachers.

Distinctive Uniforms

Here Ray describes her pride in her uniform.