AS Armistice Day approaches may I remind your readers of the work of the War Research Society, the Battlefield Pilgrimage Tour Organisation for which I am the local contact.
Since it was originally formed by a group of retired and serving police officers, the society has grown rapidly and is represented throughout Great Britain and in many countries abroad.
The number and scope of the tours is always increasing and we now cover both world wars in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Italy, and with the Anniversary of Boer War this year we have ventured into Southern Africa where we will be visiting both the Boer War sites as well as the Famous Rorkes Drift of the Zulu War.
Our experienced team of couriers and guides includes lecturers with specialist knowledge of all the areas we visit.
We can assist in tracing War Graves and carry out additional research if required. Tours are tailored to meet the wishes of those travelling and nowhere is too out of the way to visit. Financial help can be given in some cases to assist a visit with us and photographs can be taken for those unable to travel.
The War Research Society is entirely dedicated to remembrance of the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and, being a charitable organisation, is able to actively support Forces charities, institutions and causes.
Enquiries are welcome. Further information and a tour brochure will be sent on receipt of an addressed A5 envelope and a 50p stamp.
Carol Pearce
The War Research Society
Catbells
1 Hillhead Cottages
Staplegrove
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6ER