At 11 o’clock on the evening of 4 August 1914, soon after its troops had invaded Belgium’s neutrality, Great Britain declared war on Germany. ‘Worthy of Laughter or Tears?’ – Armistice 1918
Somme Anniversary
On 1st July 1916 began the longest and most costly land battle in British history – the battle of the Somme.
Remembrance Day Parade and Related Posts
Sunday 10th November saw the annual Remembrance Day Parade, which took place at the top of the High Street by the War Memorial. The Society has a number of posts and articles relating to both World War I and World War II.