On this day in 1940, nearly 1,500 aircraft were in the skies over Britain, as the Luftwaffe attacked London. It … More
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August 18 – Anniversary of famous ‘High Flight’ poem. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the writing of one of the most beautiful poems ever composed – “High Flight,” by … More
August 16. Second worst day of WW1. Seven Instonians die. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1917 The Battle of Langmarck began. It was fought in horrendous ground and weather conditions. Enemy … More
July 23. Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt1. Roll of Honour
Glasgow-born Marshall Caskey who lived in Garvagh died in 1916 with Royal Scots Fusiliers near Theipval. Hugh Osborne was working … More
July 1. School and linen company at Somme. VCs. John Buchan tribute. Roll of Honour
There was not an aspect of society in Northern Ireland upon which the Battle of the Somme did not impact. … More
June 20. Brothers in arms – Buchanans of Derry; Tyrrells of Belfast. Roll of Honour
Brothers in arms – the Buchanans of Derry; the Tyrrells of Belfast. Three of them died in WW1. In 1941 … More
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