Install the app
How to install the app on iOS

Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.

Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.

History

This country was lucky that we had a generation of people like your granny. Unfortunately, I don't think we will see their like again.
Given the same situation, I think we would see another generation like that. I hope we never put ourselves in the position where we need to see them again.
 
Blimey.

EGndwAMXkAI-T7j
Why would you change that name
 
On this date during the Civil War, in 1643, the town of Wem in Shropshire saw off a band of 5000 Royalists under the command of Lord Capel.
The defending force consisted of only 40 (male) Parliamentarians; but then the local women rallied round.

'The women of Wem and a few musketeers, Beat the Lord Capel and all his Cavaliers.'
 


Hereford was a walled city during the civil war period of the 1600s holding firm for the monarchy as parliamentary forces gathered beyond the gates. Emboldened by a call to arms the citizens committed to man the ramparts if the alarm bell rang which, within a few days, it did. It was an early morning attack and being partial to the potent local cider most remained asleep as the bell tolled and the Parliamentary forces strode in.

So disgusted by the local populace a captain of the Parliamentary forces wrote to his brother describing them as filthy heathens adding "they curse and spit everywhere and some doth even speak Welsh"
 

Welcome to GrandOldTeam

Get involved. Registration is simple and free.

Back
Top