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Finding war graves. Look out for the Cross of Sacrifice where there are large numbers
Tacraling
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Rare surviving document that was enclosed with World War II R.A.F medals
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The Cross of Sacrifice. War memorials to be found in burial grounds
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The France and Germany Star. British Second World War European campaign medal
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What's the difference between the 1939-1945 War Medal and the 1939-1945 Star?
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What were the Home Guard Auxiliary Units? The British special force ready to fight behind the lines
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The 1939-1945 Star. A British World War 2 campaign medal
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The 1939-1945 War Medal
Who really invented the light bulb? This video explains its long and largely forgotten development
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Why do some World War One memorials include the year 1919? This video explains the reason
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I've found it!
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Finding famous graves
Finding the grave of a great inventor. Can you guess who it is?
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Finding the grave of Joseph Swan the famous light bulb inventor and photographic pioneer
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Rare World War 2 Victory Celebrations medal issued for the Croydon, England event on 8th June 1946
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World War 2 medals. Set of 3, with original notification. Awarded for active service in the R.A.F.
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Genuine Defence Medal from World War 2 awarded to London Blitz fireman.
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Old coin find. 1917 British penny. World War 1 era. Britannia and King George V
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Old British coins. 2 Shillings from 1938 and 1959 and pre-decimal 5p from 1969. Coinage transitions
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Old coin garden find. 1948 Ship Half Penny. King George VI. Pre-decimal British coin.
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Forgotten World War 2 shelter. Mysterious concrete structure, hidden away in southern England
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Document from 1620 relating to Sir Ralph Hopton, famous military commander of the English Civil War
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Vintage sample case of precious stones
A surprise find! What's in the rocks?
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History you can touch! An English Civil War musket ball from 1646
Battlefield relics. What's in the box?
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Battle of Passchendaele relics and what they would have looked like originally
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Something new for the history collection...
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Dinosaur egg. Now that really is old!
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For vintage petrol heads. 1950s farming equipment adverts!
The Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Genuine battlefield finds!
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Recently discovered Battle of Passchendaele bayonet fragment from 1917. Objects keep history alive!
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World War I relic. Mill's Bomb fragment from 1917 Passchendaele battlefield
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Flint Arrowheads
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A rock with a beautiful hidden secret!
The Princess Mary Tin from Christmas 1914. A relic and a poignant story
World War II Japanese occupation banknotes
Original catalogues from the 1930s. So much has changed and so much hasn't!
British "Old Money". How to understand Pounds, Shillings and Pence on old documents
The Battle of Trafalgar and some genuine timber from HMS Victory
Finding the grave of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the great composer famous for The Song of Hiawatha
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The last Waterloo connections. The story and grave of a remarkable man
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Samuel Gibson. 101 year old survivor of the Battle of Waterloo and the search for his grave
Old indenture documents. History meets art!
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Brilliant, funny and kind! A great idea I spotted whilst out filming
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R.A.F Kenley's Hardest Day in the Battle of Britain, and the nearby graves that tell the story
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What happened on 18th August 1940, and why is it remembered as The Hardest Day?
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Stars and Stripes - The Star Spangled Banner. A musical mystery
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Bravery and self-sacrifice. The remarkable story of Battle of Britain fighter pilot Peter Walley
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Finding the grave of Sergeant (Pilot) Peter Walley to tell his brave story in the Battle of Britain
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A 13th century church with a 15th century secret! Finding a rediscovered "masterpiece"
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A Medieval search. A 15th century secret in 13th century church!
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How to read Roman Numerals. A quick guide for reading dates on old documents, memorials, tombs, etc
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Reading Roman Numerals. A "how to" video is now available on my channel
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The ancient church of St. Lawrence. A Norman building with over 900 years of continuous history!
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Over 900 years of history! The ancient and fascinating church of St Lawrence
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Lost sites from the Battle of Britain. R.A.F Kenley's forgotten but vital World War II defences
Battle of Britain lost sites. New video available on my channel
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The mediaeval church of All Saints. A return visit to look inside and to investigate the churchyard
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Return to the 13th century All Saints' Church. Full video now available
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Oast Houses. Traditional buildings found mostly in Kent, for the drying of hops for making beer
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The British military hero who died on a Canadian battlefield in his moment of victory, aged just 32
One of Britain's greatest soldiers. The story of a young hero who died in the moment of triumph
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Determination and tragedy. The brave but sad story of partially-sighted Serjeant Kemp, World War I
The brave and tragic story of a partially-sighted soldier
When the Ebb-tide Flows. Original antique sheet music booklet from 1906
The sister churches on the English North Downs, ancient and modern
A pair of beautiful old churches on the English North Downs. Full video now available on my channel
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The Charge of the Light Brigade and the Berryman Victoria Cross. One of the first to be awarded
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This man earned one of the first Victoria Crosses during the Charge of the Light Brigade
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Odd structure in a beautiful park. What is its forgotten story?
What is this strange structure? Please see my full video to find out!
4:24
The 19th century medical genius to whom we should all be grateful! The remarkable life of John Tomes
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Finding the grave & telling the story a great 19th century medical genius. Please see the full video
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England's strange white posts. The connection between coal, tax duty, and some forgotten history
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Historic marker posts with a forgotten history to tell
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A mysterious earth mound with two lumps of concrete sticking out the top! What's going on here?
Mysterious earthwork with two objects sticking out the top. Any thoughts? Please see my full video
A chance find from circa 1930s
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A Canadian mystery from World War II. Can you help solve this puzzle hidden in an English park?
What's the connection between these old walls in England and Canadian servicemen in World War II?
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The ancient church of St Leonard, which has 13th century origins. A beautiful building and location!
St Leonard's Church. A beautiful place with an ancient past. Please see my full video
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The cleaned up antique letterbox find, how it was done and the secrets it's revealed
Discovering the secrets of the garden find. Please see my full video
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The strange military stones that you might find in the most unlikely places. This is their story
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Do you know what these strange stones are? Please see my full video
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Why does this War Grave record a man who died before World War I? This is the unique Holmes story
The unique Commonwealth War Grave that records a death before World War I. Please see my full video
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The Lost Manor. A wander through this historic park, where the relics of its past can still be found
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The carriage track to the Lost Manor. Please see my full video
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One of the Few. The remarkable R.A.F. career of Air Commodore Roy Dutton C.B.E., D.S.O., D.F.C.
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Finding the grave and telling the story of Air Commodore Roy Dutton. Please see my full video
What's the connection between an old bus shelter and the different role it played in World War II?
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What does this present-day bus shelter have to do with World War II? Please see my full video
5:24
The Amethyst Incident, Commander John Kerans R.N. and a blockbuster Richard Todd movie!
Commander John Kerans and The Amethyst Incident. Please see my full video
8:30
The Lost Asylum Burial Ground. A peaceful yet eerie place, gradually being reclaimed by nature
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A lost burial ground from an old asylum. Please see my full video
4:35
The centenary of the R.A.F. Kenley tragedy, 1923 - 2023. They died together and they rest together
The 1923 R.A.F. Kenley disaster. Please see my full video
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An ancient tree and church, plus a historic tomb. St Peter's and the George Gilbert Scott connection
An ancient place and its unique Sir George Gilbert Scott connections. Please see my full video
An ancient Yew tree that's over 2,000 years old! Please see my full video from St Peter's, Tandridge
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An introduction to historic Godstone and a visit to its beautiful Bay Pond nature reserve
Please see my first full video from the historic English village of Godstone, including Bay Pond
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A tour inside the church of St Nicholas in Church Town, Godstone, and a chance to hear its bells!
St Nicholas Church. The second part of my series on the village of Godstone is now available to view
Rhododendrons and church bells. Springtime in the English countryside at its best!
The Great British Red Telephone Box! Please give me your thoughts on these iconic structures
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Connecting the historic with the truly ancient. A walk along Bay Path to discover why it's there
Following the ancient Bay Path. Please see the full video available on my channel now
Then and Now. Recreating an old painting, thanks to a very supportive YouTuber!
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The Ghost Pirate and His Very Real Grave! From Caribbean Pirate and Smuggler to a Restless Spirit!
The Ghost Pirate! Please see the full video, now available on my channel
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The Doomsday Mosaic. A fabulous piece of artwork in the entrance to a public building in Westerham
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Tragedy and Triumph. The incredibly brave and kind story of Augusta Nona Hunt, in the face of grief
The remarkable story of Augusta Nona Hunt. Please see the full video, now available on my channel
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The Living Memorial. 150 years of elderly care, born out of tragedy. A tour of this peaceful legacy
A beautiful building with a beautiful story. Please see the full video, now available on my channel
The Australian Wing Commander who fought in the Battle of Britain and made history in the R.A.F.
The history-making Australian fighter pilot of the Battle of Britain. Link to video in Description
Could this be the spookiest story of World War I? The eerie numerals on Fanz Ferdinand's car
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The Murdered Surgeon of 1786. A visit to the scene of the crime and his grave
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The 1786 Surgeon's Murder. Please see my full video. The link is in the Description
Field Marshal Sir William Robertson. The only Private in the British army to rise right to the top!
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What was the New Zealand Campaign? Britain's forgotten war and the rare grave of one of its veterans
Have you ever heard of the New Zealand Campaign? Please follow the link in Description to full video
What if Hitler had been killed in 1943? The aircraft bottle bomb that almost changed history!
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Tales from Many Centuries. A wander through this incredibly historic graveyard.
Ancient churchyard walk. Please follow the link in the Description to see the full video
The German anti-Nazi, who was 13 minutes from killing Hitler and changing the course of history
What happened to Kaiser Wilhelm II after he abdicated at the end of World War I?
What happened to the "Armistice Carriage" after the end of World War I in 1918?
Who ultimately succeeded "The Red Baron" in World War I? His identity might surprise you!
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The Lost Manor - Part 2. Grand houses and the Victorian railway. Much more history to discover!
A return to "The Lost Manor" to learn more of its history. Please follow the link in the Description
Who shot down an airship in World War I to become the first recipient of a VC for action in the UK?
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Sir Juland Danvers and the Forgotten Order of Chivalry. What do the letters K.C.S.I. mean?
The grave of a man from a lost order of knights. Please follow link in the Description to see more
This historic building from circa 1474 is still used today as a public library. It's a lovely place!
The daring and brilliant Hilda Hewlett. The first British woman to earn a pilot's license
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The Cage! This is a very rare example of a 15th century boundary marker being turned into a lock-up!
An old and rare village cage for petty offenders! Please follow link in Description for full video
Philippe Pétain. Former Marshal of France and later Nazi collaborator. A controversial modern figure
What happened to the man who triggered World War I? Gavrilo Princip's story after the assassination
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Historic Riddlesdown Quarry and Site of Special Scientific Interest, Part 1. Victorian engineering
A site of history and conservation. Please see the first of two videos now available on my channel
The "Blitz" before "The Blitz". The first air raid on Britain was in 1915, during World War I
What was the difference between an Anderson Shelter and a Morrison Shelter in World War II?
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Historic Riddlesdown Quarry and Site of Special Scientific Interest, Part 2. Scenery and ecology
Riddlesdown Quarry and S.S.S.I. Part 2. Please follow the link in Description to view the full video
World War II civilian gas masks. Different types for adults, children, babies and even animals!
Who was the Last Prisoner of Spandau? The Berlin prison that housed 7 top Nazis after World War II
St Mary's, Farleigh. 1,000 Years of History. Part 1. Background and Exterior Tour
St Mary's. 1,000 years of history. Please follow the link in the Description to see the full video
Did Britain have rationing in World War I?
Who was the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated?
Who was awarded the first Victoria Cross of World War I? One of the bravest actions at Mons in 1914
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St Mary's, Farleigh. 1,000 Years of History. Part 2. Interior Tour
St Mary's. 1,000 Years of History. Please follow the link in the Description to view the full video
Who were the Canary Girls of World War I, and how did they get their name?
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The spire of St Martin's Church, Dorking, which is the tallest of all parish churches in Surrey
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Who succeeded Adolf Hitler?The brief leadership of Karl Dönitz, before the German surrender in 1945
The Paris Gun. The German World War I weapon that could fire shells a distance of over 75 miles!
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St Mary's, Farleigh. 1,000 Years of History. Part 3. Churchyard Tour
St Mary's. 1,000 Years of History. Churchyard tour. Please follow the link to view the full video
Why are Tanks called Tanks? The story of how a nickname became an official name!
Henry VIII was not originally the heir to the English throne. What if his elder brother hadn't died?
The Excelsior Welbike. The smallest motorcycle that's ever been in service with the British Military
Beautiful and unusual 4-sided village sign in Limpsfield, south-east England
William Lenthall. Forgotten hero of democracy and former Speaker of the House of Commons
First man-made object to cross the Kármán Line and go into space. Nazi V2 rocket. 20th June 1944
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The "Mayflower" 1620. A Visit to the Last Remaining Home in England of an American Pilgrim Father
Visiting the old home of a Pilgrim Father. Please follow the link in "Description" to see the video
A chance discovery. A memorial to an army officer, killed just before the end of World War I
Another interesting grave I happened to discover by chance. Sir Laming Worthington-Evans
A very strange grave. Does anyone have any idea what might be going on here? Please leave a comment
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The Pioneering Kearton Brothers. These two men took photography to a whole new level!
The Kearton Brothers, who changed the face of photography. Please follow the link in "Description"
Sir Richard Tetley Glazebrook. A physics genius in the areas of electricity and aeronautics
The stunning Crystal Palace. Built in 1851, moved and rebuilt in 1854 and destroyed by fire in 1936
Why was Nazi Germany called "The Third Reich"? What does "Reich" mean and what were the first two?
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. The forgotten German General of the East Africa Campaign in World War I
Eileen Joyce. One of the greatest pianists of all time
Norman Del Mar. The world famous musician who conducted the Last Night of the Proms three times
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Britain's Oldest Person, a King's Abdication and a Unique Archive. The remarkable Rachel MacArthur
The amazing Rachel MacArthur. Please follow the link in the Description to see the full video
What did the abbreviation SPQR mean in ancient Rome, and what is it more humorously used as today?
What was the "extra" Victoria Cross? The forgotten medal that buried for 110 years!
What era is this from? The leather and chainmail "Splatter Mask" that may not be as old as you think
What's your view on this age-old trivial question? Should the milk go into the cup first or the tea?
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Croydon Airport Memorial. Remembering all those who lost their lives there during World War II
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Unexpected Connections. A journey back to the dawn of steam railways from a seemingly unrelated find
From a politician's grave, back to the first steam railway. Please follow the link in "Description"
Did you know that Art used to be a part of the Olympic Games?
Has a woman ever been awarded the Victoria Cross? Here's a remarkable and often forgotten story!
"The Boy Stood on the Burning Deck." We all know the line, but what's the story behind it?
What was "The Mad Minute"? The devastating British Army tactic used at the Battle of Mons in 1914
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Defying the Nazis. Berta Geissmar and her work for Sir Thomas Beecham. Part 1. Working together
