'Beautiful and fitting' tribute to Cheltenham's fallen WWI heroes as website tells their stories Wednesday, August 6, 2025 cheltenham worldwarone tribute soldiers history commemoration memorial wwi heritage sacrifice A new website has been launched to honor the soldiers from Cheltenham who lost their lives in World War One. This digital tribute offers a detailed look into the lives and sacrifices of the men who served, ensuring their … Read More
Princess Anne’s Low-Key Choice for Her 75th Birthday Milestone Friday, July 25, 2025 princessanne royalfamily birthday royalmint commemoration workethic engagements kingcharles dedication royaltradition Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone—her 75th birthday on August 15—preferring a modest approach over any grand public festivities. Known for her dedication and pragmatism, Anne … Read More
Canary Girls Honoured with Memorial Boards in Quedgeley After WWI Factory Work Monday, June 16, 2025 canarygirls munitions wwi gloucester memorial history womenswork quedgeley tnt commemoration Gloucester is set to honour the bravery of the “Canary Girls,” women who risked their lives working in a dangerous munitions factory in Quedgeley during World War I, through the installation of information boards near the … Read More
King Charles Appears to Lose Temper During VE Day Service, According to Lip Reader Friday, May 9, 2025 kingcharles veday royalfamily westminsterabbey veterans wwii commemoration princewilliam royalevents alexanderchurchill King Charles was observed displaying a rare moment of frustration during the solemn VE Day service commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. The ceremony, held at Westminster Abbey in London on May 8, brought … Read More
Aircraft Commemorates VE Day with Stunning Sky Message over Gloucestershire Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday gloucestershire aviation commemoration wwii rv6 veterans history tribute flightpath This morning over Gloucestershire, an aircraft paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by writing ‘VE80’ in the sky. Shortly after 9 a.m., a single-seat RV-6 aircraft took to the skies over … Read More
How VE Day Was Celebrated in Gloucester: Street Parties and a Heartfelt 'Thank God' Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday gloucester wwii celebration commemoration streetparty remembrance victory community history On VE Day, Gloucester came alive with vibrant street parties that brought the community together in a spirited celebration of peace and victory. Streets were adorned with decorations, and residents gathered in large numbers, … Read More