Wwii

Thursday, May 8, 2025 blitz evacuee education veday wwii resilience carehome commemoration teaching trowbridge

As the nation commemorates 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge honors one of its most inspiring residents, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London, in July 1921, Alice was … Read More

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

Thursday, May 8, 2025 wwii veday casualties commonwealth records wargraves history memorial search tribute

Have you ever wanted to learn more about individuals who lost their lives during World War II? Or perhaps uncover the stories of those from your own family or local area? Our innovative VE Day widget allows you to do just … Read More

Thursday, May 8, 2025 wwii pru photographicreconnaissance raf spitfire memorial veday intelligence wilfredtilley spitfireaa810

Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and the Mendip Hills, has lent her support to a campaign dedicated to commemorating the courageous pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU) who served throughout the Second … Read More

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