by edencamp | Mar 11, 2022 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
On 28 June 1939 King George VI established the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) for duty with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in time of war. Today Gladys Eva is our character in study in our Forgotten Friday! In May 1939, the Government decided that a separate women’s...
by edencamp | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
#ForgottenFriday – Women in the Factories During World War II: Unsung Heroes of the Home Front World War II was a defining moment in history, not only for the battles fought on the front lines but also for the profound societal changes back home. One of the most...
by edencamp | Feb 25, 2022 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
Fashion has always been an important part of social history even until today! We are always trying to keep up with the latest fashion trend, however, during the Second World War, it was very different! Today we are focusing on ‘Fashion on the Ration’, an important...
by edencamp | Feb 11, 2022 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
With the outbreak of WWII services looked towards the women of Britain to commit themselves for the war effort, similarly in WWI women would take work on the farms, factories and in civil services, whereas normally all jobs like this would be reserved for men. A...
by edencamp | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
This #ForgottenFriday, we are exploring the Yalta Conference towards the end of the Second World War. On this day 4th February 1945 the Yalta Conference took place in a Russian resort town in the Crimea, during the Second World War. At Yalta, the big three, U.S...
by edencamp | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog, Forgotten Friday
In honour of Holocaust Memorial Day, we’ve dedicated our #ForgottenFriday to remember those who suffered throughout the Holocaust and to fighting against prejudice even today. What is it? The Holocaust Memorial Day has taken place every year on the 27th January...
