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The Zeppelins: An Illustrated History by Phil Carradice

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This does exactly what it says in the title. It offers a concise history of the development of the Zeppelin airship from its inception, carrying passengers and as an unwieldy weapon of war. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a Prussian career soldier and an observer in the American Civil War, had seen the advantages of balloons for observation. An int...

'Keeping The Home Fires Burning' with Phil Carradice

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Author, historian and broadcaster Phil Carradice will be speaking about the home front during the Great War.  Phil has written numerous books about the First World War. A former teacher and headteacher he regularly holds creative writing workshops in schools and colleges.