July 24, 2017
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June 21, 2017
Hidden in Plain Sight: a discovery in Worcester by Sheena Payne-Lunn
The recent case study ‘Hidden in Plain Sight: Belfast Trusses and Huts’ highlighted two of the most distinctive buildings from the First World War period. In Worcester, we have identified very few buildings from th
May 19, 2017
The Women’s Land Army & Women’s Forestry Corps by Caroline Scott
The efforts of the Women’s Land Army in the First World War have been largely forgotten, and the fact that the organisation left so few lasting marks on the landscape probably contributes to this phenomenon
May 17, 2017
Home Front Legacy Young Person’s Resources Launch
We are proud to announce the launch of our new action-packed resources for youth groups, schools and families; designed to inspire the next generation of archaeologists and encourage participation in the UK wide Home
April 28, 2017
Identifying First World War trenches
Following the recent discovery and excavation of practice trenches and tunnels in Wiltshire, Home Front Legacy 1914-18 have taken the initiative and produced this case study. We will show you how to identify the ea
March 24, 2017
Hidden in Plain Sight: Belfast Trusses and Huts
Sometimes the remains of the First World War are closer than you might think. This case study will highlight two of the most distinctive buildings from this period which may remain in your local area. Documentary resear
February 7, 2017
Sound Mirrors
Sound mirrors, sometimes called listening ears, were acoustic detection devices, designed to provide early warning of enemy aircraft. Mirrors were upright concave bowls, (like satellite dishes in shape) between 3m and 4m i
December 21, 2016
Local Case Study: Oxford
Our ‘Map of Sites’ continues to grow and we are now gaining insights into how the First World War affected villages, towns, and cities throughout the country. Recording First World War sites may allow you to create a C
December 19, 2016
Home Front 1914-18 Hospital Locations: Oxfordshire Case Study
During the First World War many auxiliary hospitals and convalescent homes throughout the United Kingdom were run by nurses and nursing assistants of the British Red Cross and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. They wo
November 30, 2016