World War One

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World War I legend The Angels Of Mons celebrated in new exhibition at The Atkinson in Southport

The Atkinson Southport paid partnership People can discover a Great War legend in which frontline soldiers were believed to receive divine aid from St George and his ghostly archers.   The…

Veterans and family members supported the Annual Commemoration Service for Southport Victoria Cross winner Private Richard George Masters at St Cuthbert’s Church in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport war hero awarded Victoria Cross for rescuing 200 wounded men under fire honoured at service

Southport will welcome HRH The Princess Royal on Friday 29th September 2023 to mark the re-dedication of the town’s War Memorial

HRH The Princess Royal to visit Southport to rededicate 100 year old War Memorial

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Crowds paid their respects as a new headstone was unveiled in tribute to Private Richard George Masters, from Southport, who was awarded a Victoria Cross when he saved the lives of 200 wounded British Army soldiers on 9th April 1918 during World War One. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Crowds honour Victoria Cross war hero who saved 200 lives as new headstone unveiled

People are being asked to help solve a mystery about a soldier who served in World War One whose picture hangs on the wall of Kokomo Coffee & Wine Bar on Bold Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
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Mystery of World War One soldier whose portrait hangs in Kokomo bar in Southport