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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber abandoned village worldwarii nazis military evacuation history england training

Nestled in the heart of England lies Imber, a village abandoned 82 years ago during World War II. In 1943, villagers were ordered to leave as the British Army took over the area for military training purposes in preparation … Read More

Thursday, December 25, 2025 winterstoke bridge weston-super-mare demolition infrastructure worldwarii aviation transport construction railway

The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, originally constructed during World War II to support aircraft production, is set to be demolished on Christmas Day. Built to provide access to strategically important … Read More

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

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

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