Artists at War: Eric Ravilious
On the 75th anniversary of his death we take a look at Eric Ravilious's work as a war artist. Eric Ravilious* was born in Acton in 1908 and the family later…
Artists at War: Stanley Spencer and the Second World War
In Artists at War: Paul Nash and the First World War, we looked at the role of official war artists and in particular the work of Paul Nash. In this…
London: the city as a phoenix [2] – the Blitz and St. Paul’s
The Great Fire of London, which destroyed and devastated four-fifths of the city, began on 5th September 1666. 274 years and 2 days later, on 7th September 1940, the city…
Follow the Drum: Bernard Freyberg VC
Now, God be thanked Who has matched us with His hour… Peace by Rupert Brooke, 1914) Patricia Moloney, Heritage Assistant, considers the life of Bernard Freyberg, renowned military leader who counted…
Christmas presents from the Colonies
For many years after the Second World War, food remained in short supply. Many organisations and individuals from former colonies chose to send food parcels to Britain, to show solidarity…
Planning an Invasion: Bushy Park’s D-Day contribution
Felix Lancashire, Archivist at Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive, relates the story of Camp Griffiss, Bushy Park, and its role in the planning of the D-Day landings in 1944. 71…