The Day the Lights Came On Again, Remembering Britain’s VE Day Joy
Imagine Britain in the first week of May 1945. Six long, weary years of war…
Tag: World War 2
Remembering World War 2
The One That Nearly Got Away – Maritime History
During 1957, cinema goers in the UK were in for a treat with The One…
The Ball-bearing Runners
We’ve all heard of gun runners, drug runners, booze runners, ciggy runners, and so on.…
Audrey Hepburn, More than a Star
Audrey Hepburn remains an enduring symbol of grace, beauty, and humanity. Born on May 4,…
The History of Wartime Rationing
The Second World War was a period of profound upheaval for the United Kingdom, not…
The Magic of Olympic Closing Ceremonies
The Olympic Games are more than just a display of athletic prowess; they are a…
The Loss of the Arandora Star
The September 1939 mass evacuations of UK towns and cities under Operation Pied Piper is…
Historical Battlegrounds in General Elections: Key Constituencies Explored
We take a look at the battleground seats which have swung general elections over the…
Operation Pied Piper
During the early months of 1939, parents up and down the country received a letter…
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St Mary Abchurch, London – Walks with a Vicar [with video]
On Friday 9 November 2018, I had a day in London with Claire., and we…
Apedale Light Railway, Staffordshire – Walk with a Vicar
Explore Apedale Light Railway in Staffordshire alongside a Vicar, Rev Peter Barham - Take a…
Get fell in! The vital defence role played by Britain’s ‘Gunner Girls’
At the beginning of July 1940, the UK’s anti-aircraft strength stood at 157,139 men, 1,200…