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John Unwin in army uniform

John Unwin, the grandfather of Linda Barraclough of Praze WI,  [Continue Reading]

Embroidered handkerchief with flags

This handkerchief is embroidered with flags of the Allied troops.  [Continue Reading]

Women working in the Land Army in Cornwall

This photo of women working in the Land Army in  [Continue Reading]

John Thomas Unwin and Elizabeth Unwin

Linda Barraclough of Praze WI wrote this account of her  [Continue Reading]

From Daddy – embroidered postcard from the Front

An embroidered postcard sent back from the Front by John  [Continue Reading]

Decorated shell case

After the War, many shellcases were used for practical or  [Continue Reading]

Laura Whear

Valerie Grigg‘s grandmother, Laura Whear, worked as a Bal Maiden  [Continue Reading]

Equipment roll

Equipment roll created by Valerie Grigg. Men carried 66lbs in  [Continue Reading]

Knife

Knife used by troops in their everyday lives on the  [Continue Reading]

Machine gun bullets

Machine gun bullets Valerie Grigg collection

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