The Research Volunteers recently visited the London Scottish Regiment Museum for a private tour, led by Regimental Secretary Major Stuart Young TD. We were all very interested to learn the history of the Regiment and view the impressive collection of artefacts, many of which were from the First World War.
On Sunday 9th November the Trust held its annual Festival of Remembrance in St Michael’s Church, East Wickham. This year the names of 14 men from East Wickham and Welling who died in the First World War were read for the first time alongside the 106 men remembered in previous years. These
With the help of the Bexley Heritage Trust, The East Wickham & Welling War Memorial Trust is staging a First World War exhibition called “WElling WILL REMEMBER THEM” at Hall Place, Bexley. This tells the stories of the men from East Wickham and Welling who fought in the First World
The Trust put on its first ever fundraising concert at St Michael’s Church, East Wickham, on Saturday 21st June. The music was provided by our old friends the Belvedere Concert Band, conducted by their new Musical Director Andrew Denyer. Our appreciation goes to the band and also to talented Soprano
The Trust is delighted that the Belvedere Concert Band will be performing a Summer Charity Concert, in aid of Carers’ Support (Bexley) and St Michael’s Church. They will be playing a selection of popular pieces, including music to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War. Venue: St Michael’s Church, Upper
On 10th November, at St Michael’s Church East Wickham, the Trust held its 18th Festival of Remembrance. The Mayor of Bexley, Councillor Sharon Massey, laid a wreath in memory of the men from the district who laid down their lives in the First World War, and it was an opportunity
