6 Sites of Memory for Overseas War Heroes
The First and Second World Wars were truly global in scale and involvement.
Tag: First World War
7 Things You May Not Know About the Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme was a joint offensive by the British and French forces.
Jutland’s Surviving Warships
The Battle of Jutland took place in 1916. Amazingly, 5 warships that survived the battle exist around British shores today.
8 Things You May Not Know About the Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was the bloodiest naval confrontation of the First World War, involving 250 vessels and nearly 100,000Continue Reading
A Brief Introduction to the Women’s Institute
Britain’s first WI was formed in Wales in September 1915, and the first in England followed soon afterwards, at Charlton, West Sussex.
A Brief Introduction to Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was a key figure in determining how the dead and missing of the First World WarContinue Reading
10 Things You Should Know About the First World War
Discover some surprising and little-known stories of the war’s impact on England.
The Gallipoli Campaign: 7 War Memorials That Bear Witness to the Great Loss
Poignant reminders of the sacrifices made during the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.
6 Remarkable First World War Memorials
1. The Response, Newcastle Designed by Sir William Goscombe John, unveiled 1923. Grade I listed “The Response” memorial in NewcastleContinue Reading
Britain’s Home Front: 9 Remarkable Aerial Images That Reveal the Impact of the First World War
These aerial photographs reveal the impact of the First World War on Britain.