First World War Archives - Page 2 of 10 - The Redditch Standard

4^th Jun, 2026

First World War98 posts

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2025

Giant Poppy installed at Redditch Library to remember those Shot at Dawn

IN PICTURES - Redditch falls silent for Remembrance Sunday

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2025

Giant poppy created by Redditch art group to honour First World War soldiers

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2025

Statue installed at Alcester church to remember fallen soldier

NEWS 6^th Aug, 2025

Redditch author releases book to honour those who died in the Second World War

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2025

Redditch author to honour those who died in the Second World War

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2024

Joy as historic organ at Redditch church is restored after successful £11k fundraising campaign

NEWS 9^th Nov, 2022

REMEMBRANCE - Thomas Brothers' poignant poppy displays return to Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wythall

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2022

Heartless vandals trashed Redditch Peace Memorial last night

Poignant poppy displays unveiled at Thomas Brothers

18^th Feb, 2020

Never forgotten: Relatives write in over the loss of old soldier Ronald

11^th Nov, 2019

Redditch falls silent on Armistice Day - see pictures

NEWS 18^th Jul, 2019

Peace - RBL marks 100 years since Peace Day with 'Tommy Alcester'

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2019

Local author writes about the exploits of his grandfather during the First World War

NEWS 5^th Jan, 2019

Thank you: Redditch resident reflects on day he joined Cenotaph march

NEWS 9^th Dec, 2018

Just Giving target for Remembrance Sunday crash victim Ade smashed

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2018

Army veteran fighting for his life after Studley Remembrance Sunday horror

NEWS 25^th Nov, 2018

Children at Beoley First pay their tribute to those in the Armed Forces

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2018

The story of Private George Wall who died after Armistice was signed

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2018

Vaynor and Walkwood schools hold joint Remembrance ceremony

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2018

Redditch resident Margaret toasts her 100th birthday at Brambles

16^th Nov, 2018

Sunshine greets Remembrance Sunday parade in Astwood Bank

13^th Nov, 2018

Names of the fallen honoured as Studley pays its respects in style

12^th Nov, 2018

Learn from the past for a peaceful future: Alcester marks Remembrance

11^th Nov, 2018

Thousands turn out as Redditch pays its respects to the fallen

10^th Nov, 2018

Poignant start to Remembrance weekend at Holberrow Green service

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2018

Knitting a redditch community together with fun, friendship and skill

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2018

There's some corner of a foreign field that is for ever England

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2018

Great War project sees Redditch pupils research bravery of the fallen

NEWS 9^th Nov, 2018

Redditch man David Millward proud of father’s Great War legacy

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2018

Remembrance Day services in Redditch this Sunday, November 11

NEWS 9^th Nov, 2018

Thomas Brothers mark the centenary of the end of WW1 with poppy display

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2018

Evening of drama, music and hope as Redditch joins national celebration

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2018

'Poppy Art' exhibition to be auctioned off in aid of Royal British Legion

Aiming high - Alcester launches Poppy Appeal aiming to smash target

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2018

Dedication service is held for memorial garden to the fallen

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2018

Ordinary Redditch lad killed just days before the Armistice in WW1

NEWS 1^st Nov, 2018

'Redditch is a fantastic town' - joy as people wear their poppies with pride

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2018

Proud local veteran to march to the Cenotaph in London thanks to charity

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2018

Roll of Honour to be presented to pay respect to Stratford district residents who lost their lives during WW1

NEWS 28^th Oct, 2018

Redditch soldiers were still fighting on the Western Front less than 20 days before the Armistice

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2018

Ghosts of a lost generation make their presence felt in St Stephen's

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2018

Choirs unite with Alvechurch pupils to perform a Concert for Peace

NEWS 21^st Oct, 2018

Single sentence hides a world of pain for family of fallen Redditch soldier

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2018

Aiming for a record: Alcester Poppy Appeal set to be launched in style

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2018

Daffs and poppies - Call for recruits to make Astwood Bank really bloom

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2018

Memorial wall makes Redditch pupils pause for thought and to remember

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2018

Redditch Royal British Legion launches sponsor a poppy campaign

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2018

A truly global conflict: How four Redditch soldiers met their fate

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

13^th Oct, 2018

24 Studley men who fought in the First World War finally recognised

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

10^th Oct, 2018

Stunning Church Hill memorial service marks 100th anniversary since death of local WW1 soldier

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2018

Everyone invited to dedication of Church Hill garden of remembrance

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2018

Name change for recreation ground as centenary of war ending nears

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2018

Studley remembers as missing names are etched on to War Memorial

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2018

100 years ago the death toll mounts as Redditch soldiers march on

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2018

No let up in the killing 100 years ago as First World War neared the end

NEWS 23^rd Sep, 2018

One from Australia, one from town, but both sons of Redditch

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2018

What a waste - Wounded Redditch soldier died a day after retreat

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2018

Two Redditch soldiers who lost their lives this week in the Great War

NEWS 26^th Aug, 2018

Recruiting sergeant called to the Front died leading his men in battle

15^th Aug, 2018

Honoured to represent Redditch: Philip returns from GP90 pilgrimage

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2018

Gas attack could have claimed the life of brave Redditch soldier John

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2018

Free family day marking work of county's World War One project

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2018

Proud son of a World War l soldier to follow father's footsteps for GP90

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2018

Almost there - call for final sum to ensure lost names are on memorial

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2018

How the Worcestershires fought and fell but saved the day in key battle

NEWS 11^th Jun, 2018

Redditch soldiers who met their fate at the Front and as prisoners of war

Rare chance to step aboard the Cavell Carriage as steam train journey

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2018

Redditch soldiers in the front line 100 years ago as furious attack launched

NEWS 27^th May, 2018

Wounded in crucial battle, Redditch soldier laid to rest back home

NEWS 23^rd May, 2018

Travelling exhibition of wartime Worcestershire set to arrive at Redditch Library

NEWS 21^st May, 2018

Killed serving his country and now lying in a foreign field with comrades

NEWS 6^th May, 2018

Remembering a Redditch soldier buried a long way from home

NEWS 6^th May, 2018

Bel Canto Singers to mark end of the First World War with concert

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2018

They died fighting with their Anzac comrades to re-capture key village

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2018

Shock as Studley war memorial used as site for web virtual game

NEWS 19^th Apr, 2018

Best ever - Alcester Royal British Legion break fundraising record

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2018

100 years ago five Redditch soldiers were fighting for their lives

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2018

Three Redditch comrades killed on the same day as they rallied the troops

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2018

Fundraising drive to put missing names on Studley War Memorial

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2018

Redditch church organist and more who fought and died for his country

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2018

German Spring Offensive claims the lives of many sons of Redditch

NEWS 18^th Mar, 2018

Life on the frontline as Redditch soldier faced the Germans and disease

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2018

Cruel sea claimed the life of seaman after U-Boat torpedoed Q ship

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2018

Redditch war veteran succumbed to disease and misery of the trenches

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2018

Help is needed for WWI documentary

NEWS 26^th Nov, 2017

Redditch remembers: Three lost in Cambrai offensive

12^th Nov, 2017

Thousands line the streets for Redditch's Remembrance Sunday parade

NEWS 29^th Oct, 2017

Redditch remembers: a second battle that cost many lives

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2017

Redditch remembers: Tales of bravery

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2017

Redditch remembers: a brave hero

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2017

Hollberrow Green: home to soldiers who fell in WWI

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2017

Redditch remembers: Three more who never returned

NEWS 24^th Sep, 2017

Redditch remembers: Six who lost their lives

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2017

Redditch Remembers: Seven more who went off into the wilderness

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2017

Redditch remembers: a fateful day for sons of the town

NEWS 18^th Aug, 2017

100 years ago - Redditch soldiers attack the German trenches

NEWS 13^th Aug, 2017

Two brave Redditch soldiers killed in action 100 years ago this week