WWI

Wallace Scott & The Battle of CoronelWallace Scott & The Battle of Coronel

Wallace Scott & The Battle of Coronel

On November 1st, 1914, HMS Good Hope was sunk in the Battle of Coronel with the loss of all hands,…

1 year ago
Clarks of Cumberland in British ColumbiaClarks of Cumberland in British Columbia

Clarks of Cumberland in British Columbia

At the turn of the 20th century, the Clark family of Workington, Cumberland, had embraced the Second Industrial Revolution and were…

1 year ago
Alfred Maddison & The Fleet ReviewAlfred Maddison & The Fleet Review

Alfred Maddison & The Fleet Review

On this day in 1914 our 4th cousin, Boy 1st Class, Alfred Maddison participated in the Fleet Review at Spithead…

2 years ago
Ronald Hardacre & The Commander of the British EmpireRonald Hardacre & The Commander of the British Empire

Ronald Hardacre & The Commander of the British Empire

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood St. James's Palace, London, S.W.L The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the…

2 years ago
Wandless Brothers & The AnzacsWandless Brothers & The Anzacs

Wandless Brothers & The Anzacs

On this Anzac Day, we remember our 4th cousins, Thomas Howson Wandless & Robert 'Bob' Wandless, brothers who were raised…

2 years ago
Wilfrid Hudson & Fortress EngineersWilfrid Hudson & Fortress Engineers

Wilfrid Hudson & Fortress Engineers

Wilfrid Hudson was born and raised in Bridlington, by Jane and Joseph Henry HUDSON, who ran a construction business in…

3 years ago