Fridaybridge Prisoner of War Camp No.90
History of Fridaybridge prisoner of war camp
The camp hosted Italian and Ukrainian prisoners of war from 1943 before becoming a hostel for agricultural workers.
Wisbech and Fenland Museum has several artefacts made by prisoners.
In 2026 SC sent us his account of his grandfather, Heinz Ulrich, who was held as a prisoner of war at Friday Bridge from 1944 after his capture in the Netherlands.
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Heinz Ulrich 1942 as a member of the Organisation Todt
Heinz Ulrich’s wife Johanna and daughter
Postcard sent to Heinz Ulrich at Fridaybridge by mother and Gisela
Wooden box made at Friday bridge by Heinz Ulrich
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- Postcard
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