reviews

Where possible reviews of the books will be posted here;

remembrance

British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association (BLESMA)

Mark Quinlan has written two very poignant books (especially at this time), Remembrance and British War Memorials.

Remembrance springs from the manner in which we remember those who died in the wars fought by Great Britain in the 20 th century. The Great War of 1914-18 saw Brain and her Empire suffer more than a million killed and many more seriously wounded. The outpouring of public grief seared the national consciousness.

This book gives an excellent and detailed account of the erection of the Cenotaph, the origins of the 2 minutes' silence, the evolution of the National Ceremony that is held at the Cenotaph each year and much more.

 

british war memorials

British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association (BLESMA)

The second book from Mark Quinlan's pen examines Britain's war memorials commencing with the white marble statuary erected in Britain 's cathedrals in the 19th century to commemorate great commanders, through to the utilisation of bronze casting techniques to commemorate significant military figures and regiments. This was given added impetus by the Great War and immediately after this war, memorials were erected by the Imperial War Graves Commission, schools, universities and many other organisations.

There are some 70,000 war memorials in the UK alone and this book explores the background, politics, financing, organisations and personalities associated with the process. A detailed book that will be of interest to many.