Whitehouse in Balsall Heath by Jim Fitzpatrick
Keith Whitehouse came to Balsall Heath from Highgate with his family when he was seven years of age. The house at 271 Balsall Heath Road was a large Victorian house with a big garden and high brick walls ...
William Edwards' War Diary page 20
Dec 2. Set off by train at night for Algiers.
Dec 3. Pretty bad train smash. Train smashed into us while we were standing still. Few of the boys knocked about.
Dec 5. After three days on the train we ...
William Edwards' War Diary pages 10 and 11
April 29. Weekend leave? Had a very nice time.
May 1. Went to Tiberias, a lovely old town. Had a boat out on the Sea of Gallilee and the boatman sang hymns as he rowed. We are quite near Nazareth and ...
William Edwards' War Diary pages 12 and 13
June 6. Left Tripoli. Camped on the desert for night. Moved following day.
June 7. Now up in I.N.A. Camped at Birmgardan?
June 8. Camped 1 mile outside Ajax.
June 9. Passed through Ajax. A lovely ...
William Edwards' War Diary pages 14 and 15
we were given a smashing lunch cooked by a Jerry POW. Too much wine, we were all half cut. Back to camp.
June 24. One man killed today while mine clearing.
July 22. Had a scheme on, did a night drop ...
William Edwards' War Diary pages 16 and 17
...in harbour, lost our R.A. A nice 15 mile full pack march. Expected Jerry to meet us. Ities pack in. Div commander killed.
Sept 15. Have now advanced about 50 miles. 8th Army now reported to be 10 ...
William Edwards' War Diary pages 8 and 9
Jan 28. Most enjoyable day. At least it would have been if my brakes were better. Passed through Baalbeck, the ruins of the temple. Grand sight. Staying at H????
Jan 29. Are now at Aleppo. Since we left ...