An introduction to ‘Thankful Villages’

In the First World War every village saw young people leave to serve their country. Over 700,000 Britons died, yet 53 village communities suffered no fatalities.Read more




War memorials of the north: then & now

A mystery postcard collection documents the unveiling of local war memorials, with hundreds of people present. Each memorial represents a different tale of loss in a northern town.Read more




6 Surprising stories told through public memorials

We asked the public to tell us about England’s secret, unknown and forgotten memorials and bring to light the often inspirational and poignant stories they tell.Read more




100 years of the Royal Air Force

The First World War was the first conflict in which aviation played a major role.Read more




8 Unusual war memorials

First World War memorials range from simple stone crosses to monumental bronzes; from village halls to Read more