Fees coming in to access National Archive MOD Records
The National Archives is introducing fees for access to both open and closed MOD Service Personnel Records from Monday 2 February 2026. The service will offer two routes: Standard – […]
VETERANS PRIDE 2026 is moving back to LGBT+ History Month. This event encourages the coming together of LGBTQIA+ Veterans, Serving Personnel and their Ally’s, to reflect, recognise and celebrate […]
Anglesey woman and Second World War Wren marks 104th birthday with community celebration
(Image Wynne Evans) Margaret Jones, who lives in Bryngwran, marked a very special milestone with a birthday celebration held at Tafarn Yr Iorwerth, where family and friends gathered to wish […]
Helen Alexina Roberts, nee Stewart. A few memories about Mum – written by Mandy My mum was born in Kent on September 28th 1932. She joined the Wrens in 1952. […]
Ruth Bourne who served at Bletchley Park – Died 17th December 2025
Ruth Bourne – Died 17th December 2025 It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Ruth, one of the last wrens who worked on the Bombe at […]
Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) personnel involved in the Bletchley Park operation were housed in country houses known as ‘Wrenneries’. The largest was Woburn Abbey, home of the Dukes of […]
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