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Shell Shocked Britain The First World War’s Legacy for Britain’s Mental Health
Suzie Grogan Pen and Sword History £19.99 First published 2014 168pp 8pp photographs Suzie Grogan’s interest in ‘shell shock’ was inspired by a tragic incident in 1922 involving one of her ancestors, Alfred Hardiman. The event was hushed up by the family, and only re-awakened when Suzie discovered the story in The Times archive in 2005.…
Rifleman John Blackmore
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Born at Mile End on 25 October 1899, John Blackmore attended Blackhorse Road Boys' Elementary School, Walthamstow, from 30 September 1907 to 19 December 1913. He enlisted in Walthamstow in 1917 and served as a Rifleman in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. He was posted to the 12th Battalion London Regiment (The Rangers) and was killed in action on 9 …
The Malcolm Doolin Memorial Award for Local History Research 2021-2022
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An annual year long project – starts 1 September 2021, closes 30 June 2022. Open to primary, secondary and special schools 2 x £500 awards (one for 5-11 year olds, one for 11-16 year olds) plus runner up awards Publication and publicity through the Western Front Association’s magazine, website and social media Commemorative certificates …
Two opportunities for your students to show what they know about the First World War
Two opportunities for your schools students to show what they know about the First World War. 1. The 2021-22 Malcolm Doolin Memorial Award for Local History Research 2 x £500 prize for Primary and Secondary Schools (incl. Special Schools). What was your town like in 1914-1918? Who went to war? Who stayed at home? Who was killed? Who ca…
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The Boys of Blackhorse Road by Malcolm Doolin
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More than simply a collection of personal, short life and service histories of the boys who as men served and died during the First World War, The Boys of Blackhorse Road is a social history of the era, which ably straddles this extraordinarily transitional era, say 1880s to 1920s. The story of the school is assiduously told; throughout it remains…
Out Now! Bulletin December 2022
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Out now, the first Bulletin of 2023 (though dated December 2022) is richly packed with news and articles, photographs, charts and tables. Find out about various exciting projects The Western Front Association is undertaking, get news from the branches, read a few articles and book reviews too. Only available to members, Bulletin is our sister p…