Birmingham Mail - Tag - second world war

Yardley World War Two evacuee reunited with childhood friend after 68 years

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:59:00 GMT

A FORMER Second World War evacuee from Birmingham has been reunited with a childhood friend – thanks to a chance discovery.

Birmingham youngsters to visit Muslim memorials at World War battlefields in Europe

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:12:00 GMT

A GROUP of Muslim teenagers from Birmingham are to visit the battlefields of Europe to commemorate the sacrifice made by their ancestors during the two World Wars.

From the Archives: ‘Spy’ couple close to being hanged

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:21:00 GMT

Crime Files has delved into the archives of the West Midlands Police Museum which has a collection of equipment, photographs and stories charting the development of the police. This week we look at treason charges during the Second World War.

Birmingham honours land girls

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

HUNDREDS of former Midland land girls who kept the country running during the Second World War are to be honoured next month.