John Ellis and the Cheshire Regiment in the Great War 22nd January

Our local military historian, John Ellis, gave us a moving insight into life and death at the front in the First World War. John shared letters from soldiers from the Cheshire Regiment. Although the recent 100 year anniversaries have opened our eyes again to the horrors of that conflict, John's talk, given with a soldier's dry sense of humour, reminded us that those soldiers were real people not just numbers. 

John has kindly donated the Society a copy of his book 'From the Boyne to Basra'. This is a concise history of the Cheshire Regiment since its foundation in 1689 up to modern times. The early history shows the versatility of the Regiment from service in Ireland and Europe to building and protecting the British Empire from Canada to India. A fascinating insight into British history. Please ask us to borrow the book.