With the fall of France imminent, Hitler had the bulk of Western Europe either directly under his control, neutral or allied to him. For the first time since the Napoleonic Wars, Britain faced both isolation in Europe and the prospect of invasion. On May 14th, barely two weeks before the evacuation of Read more
In conjunction with Egham Museum’s ‘Women: Wives, Workers & War’ exhibition running from November 2018 – June 2019, Museum volunteer and researcher Geoff Meddelton explores some of the exhibition’s themes in more depth. It has become a consensus view that the First World War was a significant turning point in Read more
The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) continued campaigning for equality throughout the war. President of the NUWSS, Millicent Garret Fawcett, appealed to members to join the war effort as a means of proving themselves worthy of the vote, although had been in favour of a peaceful solution to Read more
In the years before World War One, there were great power rivalries in Europe. Increasing concerns over countries developing military forces large enough to attack empires and imperialism, created mistrust and anxiety. In response, countries formed alliances to help keep this power in balance. There were two key alliances: in Read more
Visit our HistoryPin channel for find out more about Egham’s residents who contributed to the war effort.
Hear more about Sergeant Mark Drysden’s 18 years in The Coldstream Guards. The Coldstream Guards is the oldest continuously serving regiment in the Army, with origins that date back to the English Civil War. Since then, it has answered the call of duty at almost every conflict with British involvement.
A micro-documentary looking at First World War service medals in Egham Museum’s collection. Produced by Imogen Middleton, a former MA Public History student at Royal Holloway, for Egham Museum.
A micro-documentary looking at a First World War WW1 Queen Mary Needlework Guild Medal in Egham Museum’s collection. Produced by Imogen Middleton, a former MA Public History student at Royal Holloway, for Egham Museum.
A micro-documentary looking at a First World War Princess Mary Cigarette Tin in Egham Museum’s collection. Produced by Imogen Middleton, a former MA Public History student at Royal Holloway, for Egham Museum.
First World War letters published in local newspapers, 1914.