Tag Archives: WW2

HMT Bedfordshire – The Royal Navy ship sank defending the United States.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve written several posts about American servicemen who died in Britain in WW2, most recently on the The Endcliffe Park Memorial in Sheffield & the incredible devotion of Tony Foulds. A few weeks ago I came across a fascinating sad little … Continue reading →

Posted in history, WW2 | Tagged Cemetery, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, HMT Bedfordshire, Royal Navy, WW2 | Leave a comment

Remembering a local disaster – The 75th anniversary of the Sandringham Road V1 attack, Watford.

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

To commemorate the 75th year anniversary of the 37 people killed in Sandringham Road by a German bomb during World War Two, Watford Borough Council is hosting a service of remembrance at North Watford Cemetery for those who died in … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, London, News, WW2 | Tagged Memorials, The Blitz, V1 Rocket, war, Watford, WW2 | 1 Comment

Winston Churchill style icon? Siren Suits – the precursor to Onesies.

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

It was only 2 or 3 years ago where much of the world, or at least those perhaps lacking in sartorial elegance, was obsessed with an item of clothing known as a Onesie. Usually made for people who want a … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, Travel, WW2 | Tagged Boiler Suits, Churchill, history, London, Siren Suits, WW2, Ye Olde England Tours | Leave a comment

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

Messing Around With Maps

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

I’m a big fan of maps. I like how they convey details and information but also I just like maps themselves. Over the last 5 years or so I have posted qutie a few popular posts on maps and so … Continue reading →

Posted in geography, history | Tagged British Isles, Celtic, geography, Ireland Clans, Maps, Palestine, Racism, WW2 | 4 Comments

A drive through London in 1946

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

I came across this video today when I was mean’t to be working on one of my worik in progress manuscripts. It shows that traffic has always been bad in London though it seems quiet at first. I really enjoyed … Continue reading →