Leonard, William, John, Herbert, Ernest, Reginald and father, Walter, the Love family, butchers of Chippenham, all safe and sound. What a lovely conclusion to all the WW1 commemorations this year, an exhibition which celebrates those who came home safely, as well as recording those who died or were injured. Chippenham Museum’s ‘Remembrance’ was a modest… Read More And they all came home
Sorry, TS Eliot, but April is NOT the cruellest month, especially when the offspring of last year’s Beast from the East, tries his best to walk in Daddy’s footsteps. However, winter weather shouldn’t stop us from doing things. There are still plenty of activities and events indoors – if you don’t mind driving to the… Read More Ice, wind, rain and fog, and driving in the dark – November
‘The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make.’ Woodrow Wilson, on the State of… Read More The Winds and Words of War
