Taking a look at a branch of my husband’s family tree, I had previously noted the death of a 30-year-old man, Private 17400 William J. Horton, of the Gloucestershire Regiment, at Loos, France, on 25 September 1915. He left a … Continue reading
My much-loved late uncle, Nigel, had this treasured but rather battered photograph that he was rightly proud of and which we were pleased to be able to digitally restore for him some years ago. It shows him at RAF Digby, … Continue reading
Earlier this week David Holden led a fascinating guided tour round the Sacred Heart church as part of the DAN Arts Week in Droitwich. He talked about the story of the church and its wonderful Venetian glass mosaics, which include as … Continue reading
Last year we came back up the coast of northern France with a few hours to spare before the dash for Eurotunnel and stopped off at the British military cemetery at Terlincthun. We have visited these on occasion and paid our … Continue reading
After 31 years living in this small Worcestershire town, I was amazed the other evening at some of the things I’ve walked past on many an occasion and not known about or noticed. The local history society advertised a talk & … Continue reading
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Oops. It’s ages since I posted; thought I’d pop up a few pictures from a (fairly) recent event at Avoncroft we went to with a couple of visiting friends. The museum is always a pleasant place to meander around, and additionally … Continue reading
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A friend invited me along to see the work that enthusiastic volunteers from the Worcester, Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society, working with the Canal and River Trust, are doing to make secure and conserve the structure of the canalside lime … Continue reading
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