Last Resident of Dorset’s WWII ‘Ghost Village’ Tyneham Passes Away at 100 Thursday, May 15, 2025 tyneham dorset wwii ghostvillage evacuation heritage history military community legacy Peter Wellman, the last known resident of Tyneham—the World War II ghost village in Dorset—has passed away at the age of 100. Born in Tyneham in 1924, Peter made a heartfelt return to his childhood village last year, … Read More
Schoolboy's Face in Historic V-E Day Photo Captures Community Spirit of Celebration Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday bath celebration community wwii history photo family rationing military Eighty years ago today, the streets of Bath came alive with jubilant celebrations marking Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, and a single iconic photograph perfectly captures the joy and unity of the moment. The photo features a … Read More
The Courageous Legacy of WW2 Naval Hero Marsie Taylor Sunday, May 4, 2025 wwii medals british history heroes auction courage women military legacy A rare and historic set of medals awarded to Marsie Taylor, a British woman who served as a courageous naval hero during World War II, is set to be auctioned off in May. The collection, which includes the prestigious British … Read More
Rishi Sunak's Plan to Reinstate National Service Impacts Thousands of Somerset Teens Saturday, June 1, 2024 nationalservice somerset rishisunak military volunteering compulsory teenagers community uk security Rishi Sunak’s proposed National Service initiative could compel over 800,000 18-year-olds, including nearly 12,000 from Somerset, to join the armed forces or engage in voluntary work by 2029. Under the Conservative … Read More