Often, a complete service record has not survived in the archives. However, it is possible to create a partial picture from other records and sometimes… Read More »Resources and Tips for searching WWI Army ancestors
These 35 men enlisted on 6th December 1915 to the 3rd Northamptonshire Rgt. On arrival in France, they were transferred to the 10th Sherwood Foresters.… Read More »Arthur Ward (1888-1948): Northamptonshire Regiment and Sherwood Foresters
The final part of Arthur Ward’s story covers his return to civilian life — a time of hardship, resilience, small joys, and enduring health problems… Read More »Arthur Ward (1888-1948): A Veteran’s Life After War
In this second instalment, Arthur’s experiences on the Western Front intensify. Facing the horrors of the German Spring Offensive and a devastating gas attack in… Read More »Arthur Ward (1888-1948): Gas, Retreat and Recovery
This is the story of my grandfather, Arthur Ward — a Northampton delivery boy turned First World War soldier. His journey from the quiet streets… Read More »Arthur Ward (1888-1948): From Northampton to the Front
Forgotten reformer, country doctor, and radical newspaperman — George Robert Skene shaped 19th-century debates on everything from church rates to poor law reform. Dive into… Read More »George Robert Skene (1802–1867): Surgeon, Reformer, Publisher, and Advocate
The remarkable story of Dr. James Mackness — a 19th-century village doctor whose quiet compassion and tireless service touched lives from Wellingborough, Turvey and Northampton… Read More »A Life of Quiet Duty: The Story of Dr. James Mackness (1804–1851)
Over the past 20 years or so, churches across a kaleidoscope of denominations and individual congregations have engaged in heated debates on multiple issues that… Read More »The College Lane Covenant
Here is a brief Infographic on Northampton No. 2 & 3 Corps. No. 2 was formed in St James, but after moving to the Wellingborough… Read More »Salvation Army in Northampton No. 2 & 3 Corps
Here is a brief Infographic on Northampton No. 1 Corps. In 1879, it was the 100th Corps founded nationally. There were two others No. 2… Read More »Salvation Army in Northampton No. 1 Corps