Lancaster – Flyover
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). In commemoration of this event, Boston High School in Lincolnshire was fortunate enough to secure a flyover of one of the only two remaining Lancaster Bombers, one of the most famous RAF heavy bomber planes of World Continue Reading
40s Fashion Comeback
The 1940s was an influential period for fashion, founding iconic styles that will be remembered forever. However, could this fashion be making a comeback? 40s fashion had iconic and fast changing designs with Christian Dior influencing the hourglass figure with their fashion piece called “The New Look” released in the Continue Reading
The Impact of War
War is a devastating event for everyone, whether it is returning soldiers or civilians. Everyone knows and mourns the physical impacts; collapsed buildings, malnourished people and lost lives. Yet there’s the psychological effect that not many seem to discuss: how did individuals cope post-war and what mental toll did the Continue Reading
From BHS to The WAAF
Image: IWM (CH 14211) With the 80th anniversary of VE day just around the corner, a quick dive in BHS’s school archives brought up some old school magazines. One of which has an article about the departure of one of their staff members to join the WAAF. The article explains Continue Reading