Category Archives: WW2

Posts predominantly WW2 related.

London VE Day Photos from 8th May 1945

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

Today is VE Day and I wasn’t going to post anything in particular but a quick search came across countless incredible photos and so I thought, why not! VE Day is a public holiday in several European countries such as … Continue reading →

Posted in history, London, WW2 | Tagged 8th May 1945, Churchill, East End, Peace, photos, Picadilly, VE Day, Victory In Europe Day, war, WW2 | 4 Comments

WW2 icons of the RAF

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

Following on from my RAF100 post the Sopwih Camel and WW1… By 1940 the awesome might of Hitler’s Luftwaffe had been displayed in the lightning blitzkrieg offensive that annexed France in six weeks. In the aftermath the British had managed … Continue reading →

Posted in history, WW2 | Tagged Battle of Britain, Dambusters, Hurricane, Lancaster Bomber, RAF, Royal Air Force, Spitfire, Star Wars, WW2 | 4 Comments

The Battle of Graveney Marsh – The last battle on British soil.

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

Most history books have Bonny Prince Charlie’s 1746 defeat at Culloden as the final battle to occur in this country. Of course that is just the stock answer, the actual final combat on British soil is the the virtually … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, WW2 | Tagged Battle of Britain, Battle of Graveny Marsh, Junkers Ju88, Last Battle on British soil, London Irish Rifles, Seasalter, Sportsman Inn | 4 Comments

The London fences made from stretchers

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

Famously many of the iron and steel railings in the U.K. were removed and melted down to help the war effort in WW2. Whether a large city park or a private residence, chances are if there was a traditional style … Continue reading →

Posted in history, London, Science and Engineering, WW2 | Tagged Air Raid Protection Officers, ARP Stretcher Fences, history, Life, Stretcher Fences, The Blitz, Ye Olde England Tours | 6 Comments

ORP Blyskawica, Cowes and an unexpected surprise for the Luftwaffe

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve had the good fortune to be in Portsmouth twice in the last 3 days. It’s one of my favourite UK cities and I’m always very happy when I get to give a tour here. There is more than can … Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on May 8, 2017 by Stephen Liddell | Tagged Captain Francki, Cowes, history, Isle of Wight, ORP Błyskawica, Portsmouth, The Blitz, The Solent, WW2 | 4 Comments

The Knights of St. John found in London

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

My last post was all about the Knights Templars and the re-discovery of a possible long-lost religious centre in caves beneath Shropshire. In passing, I mentioned the Knights of St. John or the Knights Hospitaliers. Unlike the unfortunate Templars, the Hospitaliers are still … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, London, WW2 | Tagged Cannon Ball, Clerkenwell, Crusades, Hospitaliers, Knights, Knights of St John, Ottoman Empire, Rhodes, St Johns Ambulance | 8 Comments

A History of Hacking – And how hacking got America into WW1

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

Going by the furore in the media at the moment, one would be forgiven for thinking that the world is ending because of the likelihood that Russia has hacked into American computer systems. The truth is, this sort of … Continue reading →