Writer
John Norris
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The Way Ahead
John Norris starts looking beyond COVID-19
Great Estates
John Norris highlights some key venues connected to history which are well worth a look
Two for the price of One
John Norris discusses some of the lesser-known US Airbourne divisions and takes look at the M18 RCL
Victorian Soldiers
John Norris takes a detailed look at the Victorian army and explains why it is so popular with re-enactors
Replica WWI Rifle Grenade launcher
John Norris explores the history behind the development of rifle grenades and looks at replica
Kemmel Command Bunker
John Norris discusses the various nuclear bunkers built during the cold war, including the Kemmel Command Bunker
History in Action
John Norris looks at the introduction of multi-period events and how they have become an all-inclusive experience
Osborne House
John Norris heads to the Isle of Wight and the summer home of Queen Victoria, the stately Osborne House…
Re-enactment – National Service
This issue John Norris puts forward an excellent new idea for re-enactors to consider: National Service…
Battle of Britain Remembered
On its 80th Anniversary, John Norris relates the events of the Battle of Britain…
Farleigh Hungerford castle
An often overlooked historic gem, Somerset’s Farleigh Hungerford Castle has a rich history. John Norris tells its tale…
304th Panzer Grenadiers
John Norris sets off in search of lesser known sites of no-lesser historical importance…
Victory Emporium & Tea Room
John Norris pays a visit to a wartime-themed eatery, the Victory Emporium and Tea Room in Devon…