Explore footballer Donald Bell’s Victoria Cross from the Somme

Explore footballer Donald Bell’s Victoria Cross from the Somme

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...
Learn why poppies are for remembrance, with one of the very first

Learn why poppies are for remembrance, with one of the very first

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...
Broken sunglasses worn by Victoria Cross recipient Derek Seagrim

Broken sunglasses worn by Victoria Cross recipient Derek Seagrim

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...
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...
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