Belgian Refugees, Marchington
Following the German invasion of Belgium during World War I, refugees became a familiar sight in towns and villages across the country. Local photographers found them an interesting subject for postcards; ...
Belgian Refugees, Stone
Following the German invasion of Belgium during World War I, refugees became a familiar sight in towns and villages across the country. Local photographers found them an interesting subject for postcards....
Refugee Day Flag Poem, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This is a poem written for Flag Day, where small flags would be sold to help raise money for Belgian refugees escaping to Britain in September 1914. Newcastle-under-Lyme was reported to have 'rallied ...
The Dutch Camp at Wrottesley
The men are erecting the buildings to house the Dutch Servicemen who escaped the German invasion. The buildings were erected on part of the Wrottesley Estate at Perton adjacent to the new Perton Airfield. ...
The Dutch Camp at Wrottesley Park
Pictured here is a billet to house the Dutch Servicemen who escaped the German invasion. The buildings were erected on part of the Wrottesley Estate at Perton adjacent to the new Perton Airfield. In about ...
Wedding of Percy Benwell
Wedding of Percy William Benwell (1893-1916). William died of his wounds during World War I on July 11th 1916. Photograph taken in south Staffordshire, bit the exact location unknown.
World War II Evacuee's doll
Baby ‘John’ was an evacuee’s doll belonging to a little girl named Sheila.
She was evacuated to the area to escape the bombs at Tilbury Docks. She lived with a family in Blythe Bridge and went to a ...
WW1 Belgian Refugees by the Market Cross, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Black is the piper. He was a police constable with Newcastle constabulary.