Philip Jackson, a Keighley man, celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends, marking a century of life and service. Keighley Resident Philip Jackson Reaches Impressive 100th Birthday Philip Jackson just turned 100 years old. He joined the army during World War II. He was in the Royal Army Service Corps. He trained in Richmond,…
Roger Leivers delves into Godmanchester’s WWII stories in two books, raising money for charity and honoring forgotten individuals. Godmanchester WWII History Explored by Local Historian Roger Leivers Roger Leivers lives in Godmanchester. He is a local historian and speaker. Roger wrote two books about the town’s WWII history. His first book, “Stirling to Essen,” came…
Get ready for the Suffolk Show at Trinity Park! Enjoy animals, military displays & sports on May 28-29. Suffolk Show 2025: Countdown Begins at Trinity Park, Ipswich This May The Suffolk Show is coming up soon! It happens May 28 and 29 at Trinity Park, which is in Ipswich. People can see rare animals there,…
Neilston War Memorial Association seeks £1,500 to replace damaged trees at Kingston Park, honoring WWII heroes. Neilston War Memorial Seeks Funds To Restore Damaged Trees Eighty years ago, brave events unfolded. Over 500 Norwegians were in danger. They lived on Sørøya, an island under Nazi control. They needed rescuing. A group then transported them to…
Brixham hosts over 40 free events May 7-11 to remember the end of World War II. Events honor armed forces, local heroes, and home front workers. Brixham Marks 80th Anniversary with Remembrance Events Brixham will mark 80 years since World War II ended in Europe. The town will have over 40 free public events dedicated…
Explore how villages near Hexham joyfully celebrated VE Day in May 1945, marking the end of World War II. Tynedale Villages Celebrate VE Day in May 1945 After World War II VE Day marked Nazi Germany’s surrender. World War II was officially over then, and people looked forward to peace. Villages near Hexham showed red,…
Rose Brinkworth marks her 100th birthday at Highborder Lodge, surrounded by loved ones sharing stories of her life in Gloucestershire. Centenarian Celebrates Milestone Birthday with Family and Friends Rose Brinkworth is one hundred years old today. She celebrated at her care home, Highborder Lodge in Leonard Stanley. Family and friends joined her. Her daughter, Christine…
A memorial honors victims of the 1944 Catterick Bridge explosion. It remembers twelve people who died 81 years ago. Catterick Bridge Rail Explosion Memorial Unveiled, Remembering Victims A memorial honors disaster victims; it remembers twelve people who died. The unveiling happened on Friday, February 7, marking 81 years since a railway explosion. The Catterick Bridge…
A message in a bottle found in Stratford unveils fond memories of Les Sheppard, a painter and WWII veteran. Stratford Message in Bottle Reveals Memories of Local Decorator A family in Lower Quinton felt moved by a hidden note. Aaron Savage found it during house work. He was updating his place on Birmingham Road. The…
Archaeologists found Roman graves & a WWII bomb crater during York Central construction. Surprising finds halt progress. Roman Cemetery and Bomb Crater Unearthed at York Central Site York Central is a huge project near the train station. It covers 45 hectares of land. This area was mostly used for railways for 150 years. This project…