Category Archives: World war One

Former Chailey scholar, Jack Hayward, writes a review:

Posted on October 23, 2017 by rosblack

Grace Kimmins and her Chailey Heritage. By Ros Black.   Even with my close association with the Heritage Craft Schools in my formative years at Chailey and a personal knowledge of Grace Kimmins, later Dame, I found this book to … Continue reading →

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King signs pledge for duration of the war – 100 years ago on 6th April 1915

Posted on April 6, 2015 by rosblack

Even before war was declared, steps were put in place to reduce opening hours in areas where there were garrisons or armament factories. Obviously there was widespread appreciation of the fact that the British needed to have all their wits about … Continue reading →

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