Land Girl Celebrates 100 Years with Royal Birthday Wishes and Family Joy Sunday, November 9, 2025 landarmy worldwarii centenarian royaltribute resilience carehome family wartime celebration gardening Olivia Thornton Paget, fondly known as Peggy, a former World War II Land Girl, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and cherished memories. The milestone event took place at Ivybank House Care Home in … Read More
Memorial to Children Killed in Bath Blitz Damaged in Mindless Vandalism Thursday, August 21, 2025 bathblitz vandalism memorial children worldwarii bath antisocialbehaviour investigation police tribute A memorial honoring the children who lost their lives during the Bath Blitz of World War II has been vandalized in what authorities describe as a “mindless” act. The damage was discovered on Tuesday, August 19, in the … Read More
Blitz Evacuee Alice Moody, 103, Honoured During VE Day Celebrations Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday blitz evacuee education teacher trowbridge commemoration worldwarii resilience carehome As the nation observes the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge is proud to honour its extraordinary resident, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London in July 1921, … Read More