New Guild Partner
Secretary writes:
We are very pleased to welcome a new Guild Partner on board.
Key Stage History Tours part of the ISIS Group has joined in August. More
information can be found about the company at http://www.key-stage.co.uk/
We look forward to a long and mutually productive
relationship with the company and to welcoming them to the AGM.
Herts at War Project
Dan Hill writes:
Members may be interested to note that I run the 'Herts at
War Project (www.hertsatwar.co.uk)
which looks at the experiences of the county of Hertfordshire, both at home and
abroad from 2014-2018. We are a large HLF funded project with a museum
exhibition currently in Letchworth Garden City for one year before moving
around Hertfordshire for the following three, echoing the experiences of those
within the county in real-time and raising awareness of those involved in the
war and the effects on the county as a whole. All members would be very welcome
to come along to visit the exhibition which has been open since 4th August.
I also have a few items of interest that relate directly to
this week 100 years ago:
1. A colourised image of a Battalion of the Ox & Bucks
Light Infantry parading in Hitchin, Herts whilst on their way to war - first
published 100 years ago today (Attached).
2. A link to a new part of our project that we are working
on, digitising the local newspaper 100 years to the day that it was originally
published. This is full of interesting info relating to Herts and the general
situation each week by week for the next 4 years: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?pbid=3ba2d238-7433-4c6e-b67e-e9937833a717
3. A series of short videos that we are creating (one per
day) looking at items of interest in our exhibition that relate to 100 years
before: https://www.youtube.com/user/hertsatwar/videos
New Book
Rhydian Vaughan writes:
Members may be interested to note a new book written by a
chum of mine – ideal for those who don’t want too much tactics and Corps
strategy but want to know more about the human side of the Somme.
It is called The Somme Battlefield by Ruaraidh Adams-Cairns.
Details can be found on Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Somme-Battlefield-Pocket-Places-People/dp/1904524230/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409921332&sr=1-1
London Lunch Friday
December 5th Union Jack Club 12:00 for 13:00.
Andy Thompson writes:
First call for reservations for the Guild’s annual Christmas
Lunch. Cost £35 (held at 2013 prices) to include 4 courses, wine and port. The
lunch will be held at the Union Jack Club which is adjacent to Waterloo Station
and thus easy to get to by public transport.
Email Andy Thompson info@eyewitnesstours.com to secure a
place and please note that there are only 60 places available. Members are
welcome to bring friends and it is hoped there will be representatives from
partner companies present offering those who attend not only an excellent
social occasion but an ideal opportunity to network with like-minded people.
Battlefields Trust Event
29th September 2014
Secretary writes:
Members may be interested in attending the following event:
Lambert Simnel & Stoke Field 1487
Dr Chris Scott
A lecture and sandwich lunch
12.30-2.00pm Monday 29 September 2014
Hosted by The Fusiliers Museum London in the Officer's Mess
of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers HM Tower of London
There is a popular misconception that all Henry Tydr’s
troubles came to an end on Bosworth Field in 1485 when the truth is that his
reign was dogged by plots, discontent and uprisings. Two of these centred
around Yorkist pretenders to his throne and whilst many people know a little
about the second of these men, Perkin Warbeck, perhaps because of television
dramatisations, very few have heard of the first, Lambert Simnel, whose
rebellion two years after Bosworth threatened to plunge England once more into
civil war and resulted in a bloody battle near Newark.
Dr. Christopher Scott, a member of the Battlefields Trust
and a founder of the Guild of Battlefield Guides recently took a group of
fellow historians and guides on a tour of the site of that battle and for it
prepared a short lecture to set the engagement in context. It is an exciting
story of opportunism, clandestine intrigue, high finance, and international
wheeling and dealing which came to a bloody and dramatic climax and comes
complete with tales of murderous atrocities and a walled-up skeleton.
Our hosts will be the Fusiliers Museum and the event
includes a sandwich lunch, a glass of wine and the opportunity to network in
the exclusive surroundings of the Fusiliers Mess in HM Tower of London.
If you would like to attend this lunchtime talk, please make
a donation of £25 for each attendee (£20 for members of the Battlefields Trust)
by clicking on 'Booking' to the right. Then please email your name, contact
number and any special requirements (dietary/mobility) to helen@battlefieldstrust.org On
receipt, email confirmation will be sent together with directions to the venue.
If you have any questions, please ring 0207 387 6620. We look forward to
welcoming you.
In order for you to receive a pass allowing you access to
the venue in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers building inside the Tower of
London and to be included in the catering, you must book at least 48 hours
before the event.
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Recognising Bairnsfather’s
Cartoons
Tonie & Valmai Holt write:
Our online Campaign for the recognition of the value of
Bruce Bairnsfather’s cartoons during the First World War has just gone live – http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/the-captain-bruce-bairnsfather-recognition-2.
We Would much appreciate the support of all Members. Do what you can!!
Best Regards
Tony Smith
Guild Secretary
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