Battlefield themes
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries
Explore the design, architecture, horticulture and landscaping of cemeteries so you can understand the architect's original intent, the richness of symbolism and the complexity of the Commission's work.
Military history
Be transported back in time into the world of mud, barbed wire and shells that the soldiers endured, as well the strategic view from HQ.
Post-war reconstruction and the return of local people
After the war residents started to stream back to the places that had been reduced to ruins by the fighting. You will encounter this world of devastation and hope, of dread and opportunity. You will understand the determination and fortitude they showed as they began to rebuild.
Memorials
Experience memorials to the missing, often vast in scale, which stretch across Belgium and France. You will understand how they commemorate the missing with the same respect and honour as those fallen who have a headstone with their name.
Early Battlefield Tourism & Pilgrimage
Walk in the footsteps of the broken-hearted in search of consolation, the veterans wanting to pay tribute to lost comrades, and the tourists seeking a snap with a ruined tank or on the lip of a crater.
The establishment of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Have you ever stood in a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery and wondered how it all started? You can discover the roots of the fascinating story to commemorate the fallen of the Great War.
Christmas truce: myths and realities
What do you know about the Christmas Truce of 1914? Would you like to understand more about this iconic moment of the First World War?
Uncover your own family's war service history
Do you have a family war medal or photo of a relative in uniform that you'd like to know more about? I can undertake research in advance of your trip and, if possible, take you see places of importance in their war service as part of your visit.
My services
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First World War battlefields
Learn MoreSee the battlefields with me as your guide, with a tour tailored to your small group's own interests. Hear the testimony of the landscape, the last remaining witness to the Great War, and see its scars and the lingering footprint of war.
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London
Learn MoreCome on a London walk with me and go back in time to uncover the mark of history stamped into every stone, street and building of this great city. Hear stories at every corner, and meet ghosts in every square and alleyway.
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Talks and commemorative events
Learn MoreExperience the excitement of uncovering the past by booking a talk or commemorative event with me for your group,society or organisation.