Category Archives: World War 1

The end of an era…

Posted on February 3, 2021 by G. A. Michael Sims

I have decided to step down as a trustee of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre, Lowestoft. With a family connection of active support going back to 1919 it’s a bit of a wrench but there comes a time when … Continue reading →

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Riding the Old Front Line

Posted on August 25, 2014 by G. A. Michael Sims

A stalwart band of battlefield guides from Anglia Tours Limited and their friends and supporters have recently travelled the entire length of the WW1 Western Front from the Belgian coast to Switzerland raising funds for two charities. The main team … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft and Lord Kitchener

Posted on June 4, 2014 by G. A. Michael Sims

It seems that one of Lowestoft’s best kept secrets is its connection with Lord Kitchener. By the outbreak of WW1 Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener was already a national figure, known for his successes at the Battles of Ferkeh and Hafir in … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft WW1 Memorial

Posted on January 29, 2014 by G. A. Michael Sims

Recently a neighbour, knowing my interest in local and military history, showed me a programme for the dedication of the memorial to the 716 Lowestoft men killed during World War One. The sadder thing still about the memorial, apart from … Continue reading →

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