'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
The Life and Legacy of a Gloucester Canary Girl in WWI Munitions Factory Sunday, July 27, 2025 canarygirls gloucester wwi munitions quedgeley womenworkers tribute phosphorus history memorial The story of a Gloucester Canary girl who returned from New York to Gloucestershire and worked in a World War I munitions factory has been shared by her granddaughter, shedding light on the sacrifices of the women who powered … Read More
Life of Gloucester’s Canary Girl: From New York to WWI Munitions Factory Sunday, July 27, 2025 gloucester canarygirls wwi munitions quedgeley memorial toxicity womenshistory elizabethniblett phosphorus The remarkable life of Elizabeth Niblett, a Gloucester Canary Girl who returned from New York and worked in a World War I munitions factory, has been brought to light by her granddaughter. During both world wars, British … Read More
Emotional Story of Soldier Harold Henry Lane, Killed in 1916 France Sunday, July 6, 2025 wwi soldier haroldhenrylane newzealand france military medals correspondence sacrifice remembrance The poignant story of Harold Henry Lane, a soldier who gave his life during the First World War, has been revealed through heartfelt letters and military records. Born in Torquay, Devon, Harold was a draper before relocating … 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
DNA Discovery Reveals Fallen WWI Soldier's Descendants for Burial Ceremony Sunday, April 6, 2025 wwi soldier dna descendants burial ceremony ancestry discovery battle heritage After a staggering 110 years since his tragic demise on the battlefield, Lieutenant James Allan, a revered soldier of The Great War, will finally be laid to rest later this year with his proud descendants in attendance. This … Read More