by edencamp | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
On today’s #ForgottenFriday we are focusing on Dogs in WW2 after inspiration from our ARP warden Gav, and Indie the rescue dog! Throughout history animals have accompanied men into combat as modes of transport and communication, protectors, and companions. They have...
by edencamp | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
Today’s #Forgotten Friday focuses on the relationship between two wartime sweethearts, Bert and Betty, the subjects of our upcoming performance over August bank holiday Letters From Betty. Summer, our Archivist, talks about her experience and first impressions...
by edencamp | May 12, 2021 | Events, News
Inspired by the love letters of Bert and Betty, Letters From Betty is a promenade multi-media live performance told from a Naval sailor’s perspective, of day to day life during World War 2. Join us as we follow Bert’s journey from Navy training, to active duty...
by edencamp | Aug 13, 2021 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
This #ForgottenFriday coincides with Friday 13th – unlucky for some! Today we are reminiscing on the events of Friday 13th during World War Two. Friday 13th is a day that shivers down many people’s spines and is well known for its chaos and change in luck. Even...
by edencamp | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
We’re looking into the importance of beer this week for #ForgottenFriday, and the impact it had on society’s morale throughout WW2! One of the less-studied aspects of the Second World War is the production and consumption of alcohol during the war. Unlike...
