Category: Band of Brothers
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St Peter’s War Memorial Re-dedication
These photos were taken at the re-dedication ceremony for St Peter’s war memorial, following resent repair and conservation work. During the ceremony music by local composer local Gustav Holst was performed by Gardeners Lane School and the Big Local Gas Green choir in partnership with the Holst Birthplace Museum. Crosses with poppies were planted and…
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Cheltenham’s ‘Forgotten’ War Memorial Painitng
This year sees the return of Cheltenham’s official World War I memorial painting by Fred Roe RI to The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum. This offers the first opportunity to see the painting in Cheltenham for many decades. The artwork features five Cheltenham men and is accompanied by a display and booklet telling the story…
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The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland started 31 May 1916 and ended on 1 June 1916. It’s considered to be the only major naval battle of World War 1. The British Navy lost more men and ships, but the verdict was that the German Navy lost and was never in a position again to put to sea…
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Prestbury Remembers
Prestbury Village Fayre took place on Saturday 16th June. As well as the fun traditional activities and stalls in the Burgage and Scout Field their were also poignant reminders of the impact the First World War had on the local community. The Mayor of Cheltenham observed as the last post was played in the Burgage…
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Band of Brothers
Visit our Band of Brothers page to view the original Cheltenham Roll of Honour from 1921. You can also view images of each panel to read the names of servicemen and women (including 6 additional names added in 2016 during recent conservation and repair work).
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Leckhampton War Memorial
Download this free eBook which tells to stories of the men from Leckhampton who lost their lives during the First World War. Written and researched by Eric Miller of the Leckhampton Local History Society. Leckhampton War Memorial
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Prestbury Remembers WW1
Read about some of the men listed on the Prestbury war memorial in this free Memorial Trail eBook by Rebecca Sillence. Prestbury lost more than 40 men during the First World War and many of them lived or worked in the Cheltenham area. This booklet guides you on a loop of the village where you…
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The Gordon’s Boy Brigade in WW1
The Gordon Boys’ Brigade was formed in 1890. Their Headquarters was in Liverpool Place, just off the High Street next to the Royal Hotel. The aim of the Brigade was to bridge the gap between boys leaving school aged about 14, until they were strong enough and old enough to be a wage earner, and placed…
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Cheltonian Victoria Cross Recipients
Paving stones are to be installed to mark the 100th anniversaries of Cheltenham’s First World War Victoria Cross heroes. Three men from the borough who received the award will have commemorative stones placed at the war memorial outside the Municipal Offices.
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Lt Col Richard Annesley West VC
Richard Annesley West was born at 1 Oxford Street, Cheltenham on 26th September 1878. He was married to comedy actress Maude Aston (real name Cushing, aunt of the actor Peter Cushing) who he met in South Africa after joining the Army to serve in the Boer war. During WW1 West earned a number of medals for…