Andy RobsonJul 7, 20233 minMilitaryRorke's Drift and Dick the Dog!Recently, my research brought me to South Africa and, in particular, to the defence of the Mission Station at Rorke’s Drift in Natal...
Andy RobsonNov 11, 20223 minDurham & Northumberland HistorySelf-inflictedOn Remembrance Day as we pause to remember and honour those in the armed forces who died in the line of duty, I wanted to reflect on...
Andy RobsonJun 6, 20226 minFamily History ResearchPUT THAT LIGHT OUT!!The Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Service The First World War had brought home the threat of aerial bombing to Britain's population,...
Andy RobsonJan 10, 20225 minMilitaryThe Loss of HMS GraftonHMS Grafton was one of the ships that helped to save an army but paid the ultimate price. HMS GRAFTON was a G-class Destroyer - the...