Fairfield in the First World War
Fairfield in the First World War is my attempt to shine a light on the contribution made by the residents of my neighbourhood 100 years ago. It’s a micro history […]
“A Brush Cut” – a soldier’s poem to Nurse Styles
In August 1916 Nurse Ethel Styles opened to the first page of her autograph book and wrote: Memories are ever dear, Memories of “The Boys” Nurse Styles was serving at the Bethnal Green […]
Who Goes There? A rather lovely Red Cross Nurse
One can only imagine that this Red Cross nurse broke more than a few soldier’s hearts during the First World War. Even Jakealoo admits to being just a little smitten. […]
Doing Our Bit 