Written by Ben Robertson In the 21st century its important to remember and remind those of the generations whose exposure to World War 2 and D-day are limited to games such as “Call of Duty“ and films such as “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Longest Day” about the realities of war. Whilst there are famous images… Read More Blood on the beaches: The Royal Army Medical Corps, D-Day 6th June 1944
Written by Charis Gambon Victory in Europe day, or VE day as it is commonly referred to is celebrated on 8th May and has been every year since 1945. 8th May 1945 was the day that the German army laid down their weapons in Europe and ceased fighting against the allied forces. VE day brought… Read More Victory in Europe Day
Written by Marie-Claire Maude Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died peacefully at his Windsor home at the age of 99. In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.”… Read More Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99
Written By Charis Gambon On 6th April 1896, the Olympic Games (a long forgotten tradition of the ancient Greek) was reborn in Athens, 1,500 years after the last Olympics. The man behind the revival of the Olympics after such an enormous amount of time was Pierre Baron. He was a French educator and played a… Read More The First Modern Olympics
A Little Insight 