Did this damaged water bottle save a life during World War One?

Did this damaged water bottle save a life during World War One?

Major Branson’s Water BottleBeck Isle Museum This water bottle is believed to have been damaged in Basra, Iraq, during the owner’s active service in World War One. It is not known what rank Major Branson held during the war – he may have risen to the rank of Major...
Why and how did soldiers make ‘trench art’?

Why and how did soldiers make ‘trench art’?

Explore ‘Trench Art’ from World War One The term ‘Trench art’ is used to describe objects that were created from the debris of war, usually by serving soldiers. It’s most commonly associated with World War One, when soldiers used materials that were...
Explore World War One rationing with the last loaf of bread

Explore World War One rationing with the last loaf of bread

The Last Loaf of White BreadBeck Isle Museum It is not known who made this very curious object or put it in its own glass cabinet, but the person who donated it to the Beck Isle Museum in North Yorkshire believed it to be important. They told the family story that it...
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