Vintage Bedford horsebox put to an unusual use
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2024
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop report on another vintage Bedford – this time a horsebox – restored for a second life as a holiday home in France.
Portsmouth
Eventful times for HMS Albion
Chris Graham on 16th August 2023
Neil McCart recounts two eventful years in the career of HMS Albion, after her conversion from an aircraft carrier to a commando carrier.
Royal Navy changes over the past 70 years
Chris Graham on 26th April 2023
Paul Brown takes time to assess the significant changes made to the Royal Navy during the second Elizabethan age.
1946 paddle steamer Waverley enjoys a busy season
Chris Graham on 20th February 2023
The 1946 paddle steamer Waverley returned to the south coast of England last autumn, with thousands of trippers enjoying the experience.
The dramatic wartime bombing of HMS Sussex
Chris Graham on 20th December 2022
Bob Wright, chairman of the Scottish Fire Heritage Group, recounts the dramatic bombing of the cruiser HMS Sussex, in 1940.
Superb Communications and Commercial Vehicles Day!
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2022
Patrick Boniface reports from the Communications and Commercial Vehicles Day held recently at the Amberley Museum in West Sussex.
County class ships of the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 19th October 2022
Conrad Waters provides a photographic review of the Royal Navy’s famous County class ships, an impressive heavy cruiser design.
Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report
Chris Graham on 20th July 2022
Joseph Lewis reports from the 2022 Abbey Hill Steam Rally, back at the Yeovil Showground, in Somerset, after a two-year absence.
HMS Warrior’s important records
Chris Graham on 9th March 2022
We report on how HMS Warrior's archive of historical weather readings is being used to better understand the climate during the 19th century.
Prince Philip’s naval ships
Chris Graham on 24th November 2021
Paul Brown describes the 14-year Royal Navy career of the late Prince Philip, who became HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
London’s first party boat!
Chris Graham on 30th October 2021
Richard Clammer recalls the unusual history of an 1879 paddle steamer that became London’s first party boat!
HMS Prince of Wales commissioned
Chris Graham on 24th January 2020
The Royal Navy’s second Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has been commissioned by HRH Prince Charles.
