The history of a 'prisoner-of-war' (POW) camp in Frome is being investigated by Kevin Ross of Dramakarma. Kevin is appealing for information or stories about the 'working camp' that was populated first by Italians and then Germans up until 1948 when most of them were repatriated. The camp was positioned opposite the Frome County School on Bath Road, though the old army huts were used as classrooms through the 1950's until their demolition in the early 1960's. It was known as White House Camp due to its proximity to what was later to become the White House Hotel and finally Mendip Lodge.

Dramakarma have pioneered theatrical productions based on historical research through liaison with Keyford History Group. This year they have produced the Last Matron and Two Thousand Days. Kevin said: 'We are looking to follow up on our previous stories about Frome in past times and in our latest research have come across tales of romance, comic misdemeanour, conflict in the town centre and rivalry on the football field! We are keen to gather more information in order to build up a fuller picture of the life of the prisoner of war and the reaction of the Frome population during the years of their stay.

If you have any information or anecdotes about the POW camp, please contact Kevin by email: [email protected].