By: Paul Nixon | 2010-04-04 | News and society Numbering series in British Army infantry regiments between the years 1881 and 1914. This article aims to assist genealogists and researchers in identifying - from a man's army service number - the likely date that he joined or enlisted with, a particular regiment. During the period mentioned above, some British Army regiments commenced new number series. This article highlights those regiments and gives details of when changes in the army numbering series were made. read more
By: Saffron Samson | 2010-09-29 | Destinations Bury in Lancashire is an old mill town and also a favorite tourist spot. Bury is known to the world as the "Home of the Black Pudding". This town has survived in different forms from the Industrial Revolution where Bury was a mill town whose primary business was textile production. Over the years, Bury has developed progressively and became the metropolitan borough's capital. read more
By: mark richard taylor | 2011-03-09 | Clothing What is so good about regimental clothing? Well you can show your respect by wearing these. They will protect you in extreme conditions, everywhere you look army personnel. When you wear these tops to go to any regimental training camps some sort of regimental clothing is worn. read more
By: Simon Haughtone | 2010-03-31 | City Guides The deep-sea fishing port town of Fleetwood, Lancashire with its estimated population of 26 840 inhabitants forms part of the Greater Blackpool conurbation and is located in the Wyre district of north west England in Sovereign State of United Kingdom. Fleetwood lies on a 3 kilometre wide peninsula bound to the west by the Irish Sea, north by Morecambe Bay and east to River Wyre. read more
By: leesmith | 2012-03-18 | Destinations Lancashire is a county in the north west of England that is well-known for its history, heritage and food. But it is also rich in contemporary public art and this has led to walking routes being devised that take in pieces of sculpture and art that stand amongst the hills and vales of this still very rural county. read more
By: Paul Nixon | 2010-04-04 | News and society Numbering series in the City battalions of The London Regiment between the years 1908 and 1916. This article aims to assist genealogists and researchers in identifying - from a man's army service number - the likely date that he joined or enlisted with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Battalion of the London Regiment. This article gives general information about the City of London Regiment battalions and sample numbering sequences for each. read more
By: Rob | 2010-09-11 | Culture The Xmas Creasefire of 1914 was not official but as many as 100,000 infantry were assumed to have been involved. As well as fraternisation, the chance was also taken to reclaim and bury the fallen. One of the most notable parts of the truce was the football match between the British and Germans. read more
By: mark richard taylor | 2012-02-25 | Clothing Regiment clothing has been, for years, a standard clothing apparel exclusive for men. But in recent times, regiment clothing has revolutionized and is made more available to women too.Since the 17th century, regiment clothing has been the standardized uniform of military men up until the present. However, as years go by, fashion has found its way to infiltrate the rigid military fashion sense and read more
By: mark richard taylor | 2011-03-18 | Clothing When it comes to personalizing your own parachute regiment t shirt, you need to consider a few things about the clothing company that will make it for you. If you think that personalization is important when it comes to clothes, then you need to look for a company who can give you what you prefer. If you have not found one yet, here are a few tips on what to look for when looking for companies tha read more
By: Lewiscarroll | 2011-01-06 | Hotels If you are looking for a wonderful place to spend your vacations or to go for a small holiday, then Lancashire is the best choice you could have made. read more
By: Lewis carroll | 2012-04-23 | Hotels The region of Lancashire has many flavours, and it's that time of the year when you should make a visit to this wonderful holiday destination to capture some of those flavours to enjoy. See below as to what is on plate for the food lovers: read more
By: Simon Haughtone | 2010-04-03 | City Guides Chorley is on the banks of River Yarrow in Lancashire and situated on North West of England. River Chor also runs through the town. read more
By: mark richard taylor | 2012-03-08 | Clothing So what’s all the fuss about regiment clothing? If you’re a fan of military clothing you might have heard this term a few times – and if you still don’t have a good idea what it encompasses, read below to find out what it’s about and how difficult it is to get yourself dressed in clothes of this type. read more
By: mark richard taylor | 2011-05-20 | Fashion Although you probably haven’t noticed it yet, military or regimental clothing is effectively being incorporated into people’s fashion styles and casual apparel. From military jackets to army boots, there seems to be no limit to the ways that people can use military-inspired clothing to top off their favorite outfit. You may even probably have a few regimental clothing items in your closet that read more