Somerset Woman’s Quest to Reunite World War One Soldier’s Portrait with Family Friday, May 15, 2026 wwi soldier genealogy history memorial gloucestershire royalarmymedicalcorps research family tribute Willow Hewett, a Wells-based author and mother of two, unexpectedly stumbled upon a framed photograph of a World War One soldier at a car boot sale in Cheddar Market. Having bought it for just £5, what began as a simple … Read More
'I Bought a Framed WWI Soldier's Photograph at a Car Boot Sale — Now I've Traced His Story and Sought Out His Family' Friday, May 15, 2026 worldwarone history soldier research gloucestershire heritage family memorial archives wwi During a visit to Cheddar Market, Wells resident and author Willow Hewett picked up a framed photograph of a World War One soldier for just £5. What began as a simple purchase quickly turned into a passionate quest to uncover … Read More
Bath Pupils Trace Fallen Soldiers’ Footsteps on Emotional WWI Journey Saturday, November 22, 2025 bath students wwi remembrance ypres somme history family memorial education Royal High School Bath students embarked on a deeply moving visit to the battlefields of Ypres and the Somme, bringing the history of World War I vividly to life. Their journey not only honored the memory of those who … Read More
First World War Gunner Honored Through Officer’s Touching Letter Sunday, November 16, 2025 wwi tank gunner bravery sacrifice armouredwarfare history remembrance gasattack tankmuseum A recently discovered letter at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, offers a poignant glimpse into the bravery and hardships faced by a First World War tank gunner, providing a rare personal account from the early days of … Read More
First World War Gunner Commemorated in Moving Officer’s Letter Sunday, November 16, 2025 wwi tanks history courage remembrance gasattack military heroism armouredwarfare legacy A recently discovered letter at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, offers a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the courage and hardship faced by a First World War tank gunner. Written by Lieutenant D.A. Palmer to the … Read More
Bath Honors Fallen Heroes with Moving Remembrance Sunday Ceremony Sunday, November 9, 2025 remembrance bath wwi wwii memorial heroes honor war service sacrifice Bath came together in a heartfelt Remembrance Sunday ceremony, paying tribute to the thousands of soldiers from the city who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars. The community gathered in solemn …