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
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
Dad’s Army Returns
With the upcoming VE (Victory in Europe) Day 80th anniversary celebrations across the UK, the BBC is reviving the time old classic comedy series “Dads Army” on BBC one and iPlayer. However, the real Dad’s Army was more than the laughs and good times portrayed in the show. The Home Continue Reading
Counting the Cost of WW2
It is agreed that millions of people died during World War II, however official statistics vary on an actual figure, we will look at how these accounts differ and why that should be. According to Britannica.com “35 million to 60 million” deaths during WWII whereas Lumen Learning explains that the Continue Reading
The Beginning of the End of WWII
World war two was ‘the biggest and deadliest war in history’ which resulted in over 50 million military and civilian lives lost. Men, women and children. So how did the death of one man end it all? Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazis and ex-dictator of Germany, committed suicide by gunshot on the Continue Reading
How was the Middle East divided at the beginning of the 20th century?
According to the YouTube channel Extra History, in 1914, the Ottoman Empire controlled the Middle East; the map illustrates who held power over various parts of the region. The Ottoman government had direct control of Jerusalem. Despite the region being predominantly governed by specific groups residing in major cities, such Continue Reading
‘They not like us’: Symbolism and black history in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance
The Super Bowl is a significant sporting event in America. It is the final game of the United States National Football League. The winning team determines the season’s champion and is crowned the ‘World Champions’. During the Super Bowl, there is a tradition of an entertainment performance midway through the Continue Reading
‘Alice In Borderland’: The hit Netflix series
‘Alice in Borderland,’ released in December 2020, is a Netflix adaptation of a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Haro Aso. The thriller series follows Ryohei Arisu, played by Kento Yamazaki, a family outsider who becomes trapped in a dystopian world and is compelled to participate in deadly games to Continue Reading
Future of the Past – Rhubarb Theatre
Rhubarb Theatre visited Boston High School as part of the Future of the Past Project (FOTP) which uses the arts to brig heritage and stories to life in creative ways. This project has been made possible with funding through the Heritage Lottery. Our newsroom team were on hand to find Continue Reading