A few letters found on eBay led Oswestry Museum’s Mark Hignett to uncover one of the most remarkable love stories of World War II.

In this episode, Charlotte hears how 1,000 letters between two soldiers, Gilbert and Gordon, revealed a hidden chapter of local and LGBTQ+ history — and inspired projects, exhibitions, and even a Hollywood film.

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