Did You Know the Small Island of Alderney Has a Long Military History?
Curvaceous soft sandy beaches sit side-by-side with brutalist concrete constructs left over from World War II. These are now reminders of when the island of…
Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day
A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is…
Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers
A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces…
World War II-Era German Bunker Found Beneath Couple’s Home
Carrie and Shaun Tullier have a house with probably the best foundations on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. It starts with a two-meter-thick slab of…
Dig Reveals the History of Buckler’s Hard – Where Many of the Ships from the Battle of Trafalgar Were Built
Slipway 2, on the Beaulieu River at Buckler’s Hard in New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom, is where an archaeological dig found the original slipway timbers…
Celebrating 80 Years Since Guernsey’s Liberation from German Occupation
*This trip was made possible through the support of the St. Pierre Park Hotel, the Old Government House Hotel, Blueislands and Aurigny. It’s been 80…
Somerset’s Historic Helicopters is Dedicated to Bringing ‘War Birds’ Back to Life!
A British businessman and pilot believes his company is the only one in the world bringing military helicopters back to life – and when Andrew…
The Unique British Hotel With World War II-Era Pillboxes On Its Property
One of the United Kingdom’s most iconic hotels was also very much on the frontline of defensive duties during the Second World War. Its island…
Museum Housing the Führer’s Desk Temporarily Closed for Roof Repairs
A museum housing the Führer‘s desk, which was taken from the Reichskanzlei in 1945, has had to close to the public because of a leaking…
Touring Exhibition Offers Look at Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain
A special touring exhibition dedicated to Roman gladiator combat, supported by the British Museum, has opened in Dorchester, Dorset. The Dorset Museum & Art Gallery…
British Man Builds World War II-Era Anderson Shelter in His Back Garden
A World War II enthusiast has created a historical man cave by building a sunken Anderson Shelter in his back garden in Dorset, United Kingdom.…
Vietnam-Era Helmet Found in Guernsey Charity Shop Returned to Family in the United States
An American Vietnam-era helmet that was discovered at a charity shop on Guernsey, in the United Kingdom, has been returned to the deceased man’s family…