Earlier this week it was dressing up day for my children at school. They are at junior school and this term, like many other school children across Europe, they’re studying the First World War. They’ve been asked to dress up as … Continued
We have recently been contacted by Georgina Hutber, a descendant of an officer stationed at the First World War Pavilion hospital. Georgina has kindly written us a short biography of her great great uncle, and it provides an insight into … Continued
Go here to access the material, or read more below. This year, we will be marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War with several exhibitions and events. We will also be exploring the subject online, and … Continued
The southern entrance to the Royal Pavilion estate is marked by a large Indian style gate. Many visitors to Brighton probably assume that it was part of the original grounds, as it is loosely in keeping with the exterior of … Continued
Next week, the 2012 Paralympic Games will open in London. The Paralympics are based on the pioneering work of Dr Ludwig Guttman, who began using sport as a means of rehabilitating men with spinal injuries shortly after World War Two. … Continued
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