Tag Archives: Training

Welsh castle reveals WW1 secrets

Posted on May 13, 2020 by DH

A range of artefacts from the First World War have been unearthed during a development project at Bodelwyddan Castle in north Wales. Among the items unearthed are wooden duck-boards, .303 rifle cartridges and a uniform button which appears to be … Continue reading →

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Archeology project explores Yorkshire First World War trenches

Posted on June 17, 2014 by DH

A community archaeology project supported by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is looking to uncover a forgotten aspect of the First World War. Members of the local community are being invited to help shed some light on three … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Centenary of the First World War, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Giggleswick School, Heritage Lottery Fund, Training, trenches, Western Front, World War One, WW1, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority | Leave a comment

World War I trenches may be restored near Sheffield

Posted on October 26, 2013 by DH

Remains of World War I training trenches could be restored as part of the Yorkshire city of Sheffield’s commemorations of the Centenary of World War I. The Sheffield Telegraph reports that the trenches were dug at Redmires, to the west … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged 12th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, 1916, Bapaume, centenary, First Day of the Somme, Redmires, Serre, Sheffield, Sheffield Pals, Somme, Training, trenches, World War I | 2 Comments

World War I trenches restored at Berkhamsted

Posted on October 22, 2013 by DH

Trenches used for training World War I troops at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, have been mapped and partially restored. The Hemel Gazette reports the trenches were used by more than 14,000 troops from the Inns of Court Officers’ Training Corps that prepared … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Soldiers of the Great War | Tagged AONB, archeology, Berkhamsted, Chilterns, common, Hertfordshire, Inns of Court OTC, Kitchener's Field, Northchurch trenches, Training, trenches | 1 Comment

World War I artillery guns found on Salisbury Plain

Posted on March 25, 2013 by DH

Historians searching for the wreckage of a World War II German aircraft have discovered the remains of two World War I 15-pounder field guns. The guns were probably used as targets during World War II training exercises. The Daily Mail … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 1916, archeology, field guns, Firepower, HAC, ranges, Royal Artillery, Salisbury Plain, Training | Leave a comment

World War I relics at Rainham Marshes RSPB reserve

Posted on March 11, 2013 by DH

The RSPB’s Rainham Marshes reserve has kept rather a lot of World War I heritage. Amid its reedbeds and walkways is a stubby, circular tower, just in the shadow of the River Thames’ flood bank. During World War I this … Continue reading →

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World War I archeology at Cannock Chase

Posted on February 2, 2013 by DH

Archaeologists plan to excavate a unique training area that was created on Cannock Chase in Staffordshire during World War I. The site was based on Messines Ridge near Ypres and was used to help troops gain experience of conditions on … Continue reading →

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Training with the 2/19th London Regiment

Posted on January 30, 2013 by DH

‘The first attempts at route marching were round the outer circle in Regent’s Park and even this proved too much for some. Colonel Christie had always been a great believer in the efficacy of singing on the march, so much … Continue reading →

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