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
George W H Nelson was born in Northampton in 1863. At the time of his birth, his parents George Nelson and Mercy (née Major) were… Read More »George William Horatio Nelson (1863-1952)
James Ward left school at 8½ and started work in the boot industry in 1855. Here he shares those early memories.