This is the story of my grandfather, Arthur Ward — a Northampton delivery boy turned First World War soldier. His journey from the quiet streets of Northampton to the trenches of the Western Front offers a personal glimpse into a generation of young men swept up in history’s deadliest conflict. In this first instalment, we follow Arthur’s early life, enlistment, and his first experiences at 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 the story of a man whose restless mind left its mark on politics, publishing, and social justice.
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 to Hastings. A life of duty, resilience, and heart.
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
The story of a song Monk’s Gate is a hamlet on the A281 on the outskirts of Horsham, West Sussex heading toward Brighton. Officially it… Read More »Monk’s Gate
Hammer ponds are the visible reminders of the once extensive iron industry that stretched across the south of England from Surrey in the west, through West and East Sussex to Kent.
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)
A D-Day Veteran. Lance Corporal no.14568781, 55 Construction Section, Royal Corps of Signals, part of 16 Air Formation Signals, attached to the Royal Air Force.… Read More »Arthur James WARD, 1925-2017