#ForgottenFriday: Those That Stayed Behind

#ForgottenFriday: Those That Stayed Behind

Those That Stayed Behind: Conscientious Objectors and Scheduled Occupation during the First World War WW1 Military Conscription After the outbreak of war in July 1914, it became apparent that Britain’s small professional army would not be sufficient for the scale of...
#ForgottenFriday – Vehicles of the War: The Jeep

#ForgottenFriday – Vehicles of the War: The Jeep

Today we are looking into the importance of the Jeep during the Second World War! The Jeep was officially called the MB 4×4 truck, but everyone called it a Jeep! Everyone wanted one. Before the Second World War ended, American automobile manufacturers, primarily...
#ForgottenFriday – The Tunneller’s Trolley

#ForgottenFriday – The Tunneller’s Trolley

In today’s #ForgottenFriday, we are looking into the story of the Tunneller’s Trolley; how did they try to escape and was it successful? Perhaps the two best-known escapes by prisoners of war during the Second World War were from Stalag Luft III. The camp was in...
Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend returns this August

Eden Camp’s Living History Weekend returns this August

Eden Camp is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its Living History Weekend, set to take place 23rd – 24th August 2025. This immersive event will transport visitors back to the 1940s, offering an unforgettable opportunity to experience history...
#ForgottenFriday – Wartime Love Letters

#ForgottenFriday – Wartime Love Letters

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...
#ForgottenFriday – Dogs in WW2

#ForgottenFriday – Dogs in WW2

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...