This book has been referred to as a minor classic. It covers the early part of the author’s life, in the village of Ashdon.
War Memorial
Robert Pike, author of The Victor Heroes, has provided the following details of the 159 men recorded on the Saffron Walden War Memorial, lost in WW1.
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.
Saffron Walden Historical Journal No 29 (Spring 2015)
Issue no 29 of the Journal features unusual view of Saffron Walden High Street, designed by Nick Crawley, cleverly blending a view from the top of the High Street in 1820 with the same view today
Saffron Walden Historical Journal No 27 (Spring 2014)
The wide-ranging impact of the First World War on life in Saffron Walden is the theme of the Spring 2014 issue of the Saffron Walden Historical Journal