Posted on January 28, 2022

A Moral Conscription

‘Derby Scheme’ Armband 1915 The ‘Derby Scheme’ was introduced during the First World War, as the war was lasting longer...

Posted on December 24, 2021

The Christmas Truce

During World War One, there was a widespread series of unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front around Christmas time 1914,...

Posted on December 20, 2021

A letter of Christmas Greeting

A plea for continued sisterhood among the women of the world In 1914 as the first Christmas of the First...

Posted on December 20, 2021

Embroidered Silk Christmas Postcard

A heartfelt souvenir to be sent home from a serving soldier during World War One was an embroidered silk postcard....

Posted on December 6, 2021

Soldiers Rations

Tobacco Tobacco was highly prized by troops in World War One. Charitable organisations such as The Red Cross Society ensured...

Posted on November 25, 2021

The Battle of Hoven Wood – November 21 – 23rd 1944

The 5th DCLI were a volunteer battalion, part of the Territorial Army which was a part time component of the British...

Posted on November 18, 2021

The Final Relief of Lucknow – November 1857

This week is the anniversary of the Final Relief of Lucknow in 1857, the relief followed a period of rebellion...

Posted on November 12, 2021

Remembering First World War Soldier, William Henry Parish DCLI

Private William Henry Parrish served in B Company 7th (Service) Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI), was born in...

Posted on November 5, 2021

Grenadier Officer’s Wings of the 46th Regiment

Grenadiers were tough troops, armed with a bag of grenades, a hatchet, a firelock musket and bayonet. Their special role...

Posted on October 22, 2021

The Lucknow Bass Drum

The museum at Bodmin Keep holds many musical instruments, and one of the key pieces in the military music collection...