Guest Morsetapper Posted 4 January , 2004 Posted 4 January , 2004 Hi everyone, I have been viewing the site for some time and finally taken the plunge and joined. I am interested in learning more about the 'Sheffield Pals' and communications on the battlefields not just on the western front but in all theatres. I look forward to some lively debate and humour, all of which I have already viewed on some of the topics covered.
Annette Burgoyne Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Welcome Morsetapper and good on ya for taking the plunge and joining. Annette
mordac Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Yes, welcome to the forum Morsetapper. I'm looking forward to your posts. Annette, is your new avatar one of your paintings? Garth
Annette Burgoyne Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Hi Garth Yes and its a pencil drawing, I can't paint that well, unless its a wall.
Neil Mackenzie Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Morsetapper. Welcome to the forum. In case you have not already seen this, have a look at this earlier thread on signalling equipment. Signalling Neil
John_Hartley Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Yes and its a pencil drawing, I can't paint that well, unless its a wall. Annette Looks good - but any chance of posting a bigger piccie? John
mordac Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Yes and its a pencil drawing, I can't paint that well, unless its a wall. Hi Annette: I thought it was an original Burgoyne. Oh ya, my wife claims I can't paint a wall if my life depended on it. As John has suggested, how about posting a larger sized image of your drawing. Thanks. Garth
Annette Burgoyne Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Sorry Morsetapper but it looks like your tread as been hijacked . Garth & John just for you, here is the drawing.
Guest Morsetapper Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Annette, don't worry it is very good. You have a special talent and should show it off. I'm very impressed. You can hijack my thread anytime
Myrtle Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Annette A very nice piece of pencil work. What size is it ? Myrtle
John_Hartley Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Cor, you're not 'alf bad at this drawing lark. Thanks for the post John
John_Hartley Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Morsetapper Getting back to your original post - I havnt visited the Accrington pals website for quite a while but I seem to remember there's quite a bit about the Sheffield lads. Apologies if you already know this. John
AGWR Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 Hi Morsetapper, Is there anything in particular that you are interested in learning about the Sheffield Pals? Do you need me to recommend any books? Regards Andy
Guest Morsetapper Posted 5 January , 2004 Posted 5 January , 2004 John, Thanks I haven't visited this site yet do you have the address for it? Andy, I'm a sponge at the moment and would welcome any recommendations about books, sites or any other points of information. I don't have any particular area of interest it is just general. I am a Sheffield lad myself although many years have now passed since I lived there. Thank you all for your posts you are all very generous in your support
AGWR Posted 6 January , 2004 Posted 6 January , 2004 Morsetapper, http://www.btinternet.com/~a.jackson/city.htm This site is first class. One of my favourite websites. The best book is probably 'City Battalion: A history of the Battalion raised by Sheffield in WWI' by Ralph Gibson and Paul Oldfield. It was published circa 1988 and, unfortunately, has been out of print for a few years. The main library in Sheffield should have a copy. There is also a book called ' A History of the 12th Service Battalion- Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment 'by Richard Sparling, who actually served in the battalion. He was a reporter on the Sheffield Daily Telegraph. Understandably, this book has been out of print for years, Again, I would imagine that there is a copy in the library. You must also read 'Covenant with Death' by John Harris. This is a fictionalized account of a Kitchener battalion, based on the experiences of the Sheffield City Battalion. You might have more luck in tracking this title down. If you require any specific information on actions/individuals, please let me know. Kind Regards Andy
mordac Posted 6 January , 2004 Posted 6 January , 2004 Garth & John just for you, here is the drawing. Thanks Annette, it's a beauty! Like Myrtle, I'd also like to know the size of the original. Garth
Neil Burns Posted 6 January , 2004 Posted 6 January , 2004 Hi Morsetapper, Welcome aboard! you may want to pick up 'The 50th Battalion in No Man's Land' by I think Victor Wheeler. He was a signaller in the CEF and he details quite a few communications systems in passing. Take care, Neil
Desmond7 Posted 6 January , 2004 Posted 6 January , 2004 Annette - Pencilwork is fantastic - I can 'feel' the tension that MG team is obviously experiencing. A shadowy, murky drawing which captures my childhood image of WW1 trench fighting perfectly. To Morsetapper - I'm sure you'll enjoy this forum. I only joined in late December but the learning process has been swift
Guest MRS STEVEN Posted 11 January , 2004 Posted 11 January , 2004 i've just joined up too. i'm interested in learning more about what the women left at home did for the war effort. can any body suggest a good place to start? amanda
Jonathan Saunders Posted 11 January , 2004 Posted 11 January , 2004 Amanda try http://learningcurve.pro.gov.uk/homefront/...ies/default.htm its a long time since I browsed it but I thought it good enough to add to my favourites - as I recall it was good for beginners (sorry of this does not include you). Also there are several good books on WW1 women and war ... try Women at War 1914-1918 by Arthur Marwick, Behind the Lines (a collection of academic writings on WW1 and WW2) edited by ? (I can find out if yr interested) and there are probably some good books that cut across the Suffagette movement and womens war involvement.
Sue Light Posted 11 January , 2004 Posted 11 January , 2004 Amanda - try: 'Working for Victory' by Diana Condell and Jean Liddiard. It's a collection of wonderful photos of women doing every imaginable job during the Great War, with explanatory text - but the photos are enough by themselves. Apart from the well-known occupations there were leather workers, railway porters, tyre makers, welders, underground guards, colliery workers.... the list is endless. It should be easily available on library loan. Regards - Sue
Terry_Reeves Posted 11 January , 2004 Posted 11 January , 2004 You may also wish to try: Deluge - British Society and the First World War, also by Arthur Marwick. Terry Reeves
Guest MRS STEVEN Posted 11 January , 2004 Posted 11 January , 2004 ta everyone, i'm sending hubby out to get those for me as i've got to work!
Stephen White Posted 12 January , 2004 Posted 12 January , 2004 Signals and SueL. thanks for the tips for the books.thankfully both are available in the libraries in the Telford and Wrekin area.i've had them both transferred to our local branch.they'll be with us on thurday.that will get Amanda started. STEVEN
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