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...
The Story of Donald Bell – explore the life of the only professional footballer awarded a Victoria Cross At the National Football Museum and The Green Howards Museum Read version for all ages Some people may find parts of this page upsetting. We recommend that...
Silk Remembrance Poppy laid in 1921 by Field Marshal HaigThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire Nowadays, it is virtually impossible to separate acts of remembrance for World War One from the image of the poppy. This connection was made early on by the...
Please note – some people may find this object upsetting. We recommend that you don’t share it with children under the age of 14. Broken Sunglasses belonging to Victoria Cross recipient Derek SeagrimThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire This...
Silk created as part of ‘The Absent-Minded Beggar Fund’ The Green Howards Museum, Richmond This square of silk reveals a curious story of patriotism at the very end of the 19th century. It is believed that thousands were sold as part of a massive...
