It was an ordinary Saturday morning for John Gordon until he walked past The Poppy Guy en route to his car. Something demanded he go back.
Almanac Poetry: Captain Albert Jacka, VC, MC and Bar
November 11, 2024 by 12 Comments
On another Remembrance Day – arguably at a time when the collective memory of war is most sorely tested – we reshare Kevin Densley’s poem on the iconic, heroic and ultimately tragic figure of Albert Jacka this week.
Remembrance Day: Wisden on Hedley Verity
November 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sporting history and the history of conflict have interesting, sometimes intertwined narratives. This obituary on Hedley Verity in Wisden is an example that is well worth a read anytime, but particularly today.
Almanac History and Poetry: Two Remembrance Day Offerings
November 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
To commemorate a Remembrance Day theme, we revisit a couple of earlier contributions from Kevin Densley about Capt. Bert James and Capt. Albert Jacka VC.
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