cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandmd8.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (32)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandwjz.2
title: Magazine: 'The War Illustrated', Vol. 4, No. 104 (24)

description: Complete edition of 'The War Illustrated' from August 12th, 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj53o.1
title: 1915 No. 3 Mk II Rifle Grenade

description: This rather over complicated rifle grenade was not very reliable in the trenches. The steel rod was placed into the rifle barrel, where it was held in place by the clip. On firing (using a blank bullet), the wind vane unscrewed due to the flow of air through the vanes. As the vane unscrewed, two studs were expected to fall out and thus release the firing pin. the pin was then held back from the detonator by a spring. On impact the firing pin hit the detonator setting off the charge - as long as it hit something solid with enough force!
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj9ew.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (33)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjk5o.2
title: Magazine: 'The War Illustrated', Vol. 4, No. 104 (26)

description: Complete edition of 'The War Illustrated' from August 12th, 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianlqh.2
title: Magazine: 'The War Illustrated', Vol. 4, No. 104 (23)

description: Complete edition of 'The War Illustrated' from August 12th, 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrd9l.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (35)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian136.2
title: Photograph of Alfred William Hawkins (1)

description: Photo and story of Alfred William Hawkins Able Seaman 235441 who served in the Royal Navy throughout WW1. The photo submitted is one of several I have of my grandfather on several different ships.
He survived the war.

Editor's Comment:
AB Hawkins here wears the cap tally of HMS "Black Prince". The cruiser "Black Prince" was sunk at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916, with the loss of all hands. 

Able Seaman 235441 Alfred William Hawkins, Royal Navy, born Walworth, London, 18th February 1890. He served on board HMS Dominion from 1914 to 1917 and on HMS Skirmisher in the Dardanelles in 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2972.1
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother

description: Tom and George are probably William's brothers. Sydney is his nephew, son of his sister Maria.

Transcript:

"BED. No 4251

Jan 15/17

Lc.Cpl. Wenham
2683. 5th Batt
Lincs Regt
Kriegsgefangenen Lazarett
Alexandrinenstr
Berlin Germany


Dear Mother
Just a line hoping this will find you in real good health as I am going on nicely now. I shall be pleased to have a letter from you it seems ages since I heard from you but it takes a long time

You must not worry Dear Mother as I am quite alright. You must let me know how Tom is getting on. I hope he is alright up to now, and continues to keep so.You will see that I am getting a little better at writing but it is still very bad, so I hope you will excuse me. Tell George I will drop him a line next week. I hope you are having

good weather at home also that you spent a decent Christmas. I dare say I should have been home for a week, if this lot had not happened but we must hope for the best. I hope you were not kept long wondering what had become of me, but I wrote you first chance. Well Dear Mother my arm is [deleted: quite?] nearly better, and my leg is going on champion at present.

Give my love to Maria and Tom. A kiss for the children xxx. I expect Syd will be quite a little man by now. Please remember me to everyone I know. Well Dear Mother I must now conclude with very Best Love 
from your Ever Loving Son

Billy
xxxxxxxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2c1h.1
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother

description: Written the day after his previous letter, so he must have been moved from Wahn to Berlin on 20 or 21 December. Ethel is probaby William's sister in law who ws married to his brother Charlie. H W Sheckell was a member of the PoW committee in Grimsby.

Transcript:

"[note in different hand:] received it Jan 16th 1917]

Lance Cpl W. Wenham
2683 5th Lincolns
Kriegsgefangenen Lazarett
Alexandrinenstr
Berlin Germany

[postmark:] 3.1.17
Mrs Wenham
49 Barcroft Street
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
ENGLAND


21 Dec 1916

Dear Mother, Just a line hoping you are all quite well. I am getting on famous and hope to be able to write myself next. Please remember me to everybody and do not worry as I am quite alright. Ask Ethel if she will send me a little money as a loan, about a pound by International Money Order from the Post Office. Letter following.

(From) Billy.

[Over-written in red ink at bottom:]
Have written to authorities.
H.W.Sheckell.                                                                                                      25 .1 .1917."
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2jx8.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (37)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2u8.1
title: Photographs of 2683 William Albert Wenham

description: Photograph of 2683 William Albert Wenham, 1/5th Lincolnshire Regt. Wearing British Army Service Dress. No rank, regiment, or other insignia visible. Probably taken in France in 1916 but date and location uncertain. Sent home to family from Germany after he was captured.

William Albert Wenham was born 15 September 1890 in Hamilton Street, Grimsby, Lincs, son of Thomas (captain of a fishing smack) and Hannah. In the 1901 census the family was living in Rutland Street, Grimsby. William joined 1/5th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment (a Territorial Force battalion). His service number 2683 suggests that he enlisted in September 1914. He played in goal for his company and battalion football teams. He arrived in France with his battalion on 1st March 1915, qualifying for the 1914-15 Star. On 13th December 1915 he married Lillian Pearson at St Aidan's church, Cleethorpes, while home on leave. On 6th December 1916 he went on a night patrol into No Man's Land with Lt. Robert Sandall and 14 other men. At about 9.30pm the patrol was attacked by a German patrol from 77th Reserve Infantry Regiment on the Hannescamps to Essarts road (most likely somewhere in 57D NE2 E.17). William was wounded in the leg and the right elbow (probably by a grenade - he is said to have had a piece of shrapnel in his arm for the rest of his life) and captured. He was held at Wahn PoW camp until 20th December and by 21st December had been moved to a hospital in Alexandrinenstrasse, Berlin. By February 1917 he had recovered and was sent to Cottbus Camp No I at Sielow where he remained until the end of the war. After TF renumbering in 1917 he was given the new number 240601 but continued to use his old 4 digit number in all his correspondence. During his time at Cottbus he was part of a concert party known as the Bing Bong Boys. A surviving program from the "Cottbus Empire" theatre also shows him performing a solo spot as a vocalist. He was finally disembodied on 16th March 1919.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ucr.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (45)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vyy.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (40)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2y38.2
title: Account of the Allied fleet's entry into the Dardanelles by S. E. Brooks, acquired by Alfred Hawkins (2)

description: Alfred William Hawkins served in the Royal Navy throughout WW1. He was on HMS Skirmisher in November 1918 and "acquired" a hand-written account of the allied fleet's entry in the Dardanelles. 

Editor's Comment:
Able Seaman 235441 Alfred William Hawkins, Royal Navy, born Walworth, London, 18th February 1890. He served on board HMS Dominion from 1914 to 1917 and on HMS Skirmisher in the Dardanelles in 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6asp.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (42)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6irp.2
title: Charles Hampson, Photograph of Camel (4)

description: A camel and his "minder". The regiment (Manchesters) were required to supply a half-company for the British Camel Corps.

Editor's Comment:
Sjt. Charles Hampson, Manchester Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6lgz.1
title: Missing form for 2683 William Albert Wenham

description: This is the official notification to William's mother that he had been posted missing on 6 December.

Transcript:

"Territorial Force Record Office,
Lichfield Station.
22-12-1916.

Madam,
I regret to have to inform you that a report has this day been received from the War Office to the effect that (No.) 2683 (Rank) L/Cpl. (Name) W. A. Wenham (Regiment) 1/5th. Bn. Lincolnshire Regt. was posted as missing after the engagement in the field on the 6th December 1916. Should he subsequently rejoin, or any other information be received concerning him, such information will be at once communicated to you.

I am, Madam. Your obedient Servant,

[signed]

for Officer in charge of Records

Mrs H. Wenham
49 Barcroft St.
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6s7t.2
title: Magazine: 'The War Illustrated', Vol. 4, No. 104 (28)

description: Complete edition of 'The War Illustrated' from August 12th, 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian71y.1
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother

description: The first known letter sent home by William Wenham after he was wounded and captured on 6th December 1916. Not in his own hand as he was unable to write because of his injury. Apparently not received until March 1917.

Transcript:

"Mrs Wanham [sic]
49 Barcroft Street
Grimsby
[Postmark:]  15.2.17 P.Pr.St.Wahn
[note in different hand:] received it Mar 10th


20/12 1916

Dear mother!
I got slightly wounded on the right elbow so I am not able to write yourself. I was taken prisoner on account of being wounded. Do not worry I am quite alright.
Please let Lillie know. I shall soon write again.

Your loving son

William"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8osn.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (43)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8x6.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (36)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8xrn.2
title: Charles Hampson, Photograph of one of the Manchesters on a camel (5)

description: Riding the camels was a hilarious experience and the lower ranks enjoyed watching their officers learning the techniques.

Editor's Comment:
Sjt. Charles Hampson, Manchester Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand1ia.1
title: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother

description: Transcript:

"Name: 2683. Lc Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
Camp of prisoners of war
5th Lincs Regt
Gefangenen Lager
Cottbus I
Germany

Mrs. Wenham
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England


Cottbus. Feb 25th. Dear Mother. Just a line to let you know that I am going on well. I have received two letters from you dated Jan 16 and 28th and I am very pleased to hear that you are alright. I received the money safe and you must thank George for me. Tell him I will write him later. I am very pleased to hear Tom is alright I hope he remains so. Am very sorry to hear Sydney has been ill. I hope he will
Will you let the Regt. know my change of address. Love to all from Your Loving Son Billy xxx"
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandeb5.2
title: Charles Hampson, Photograph of barracks (3)

description: A general view of a barrack room showing the two part bed which pushed back during the day.

Editor's Comment:
Sjt. Charles Hampson, Manchester Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandidi.2
title: The memoirs of Ernest Styles (38)

description: Ernest Stanley Styles was born in Coopersale Common, near Epping, in 1893. His family came from a long line of Brickmakers in that area dating back to the 1700's.

In 1912 the family moved to Coggeshall in Essex where they purchased a Brickmaking business. Ernest, his brother and his father worked together there until the start of the First World War.

Both Ernest and his brother, Thomas, joined the Essex Yeomanry and both survived the war without serious wounds. They both returned to the hand making business of making handcrafted bricks and tiles.

Ernest was persueded to write his memories of World War One in 1980. It is mazing how clear his memory was and how many names etc. he remembered. Ernest never dwelt on the horrors of seeing his comrades killed and injured, but the story he wrote highlights the wasted lived and damaged families that can result from war.

This was a man witha strong personality and a great sense of humour who was dearly missed when he died aged 91.

This is a scanned copy of a photocopy created from the original document.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandiw9.1
title: Photograph of Bing Bong Boys concert party

description: Postcard of 2683 William Albert Wenham (seated centre) and two other members of the Bing Bong Boys concert party (names unknown). Sent by William Wenham to his sister.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandsli.2
title: Charles Hampson, Photograph of ships (1)

description: The 7th Manchesters left Southampton on the Grantully Castle with an escort, Minerva.  One of the ships at Galliploli had 5 funnels and was christened "Woodbine Willie" after the cigarettes which were packed in fives. This photograph may be from Gallipoli but I have no proof.

Editor's Comment:
Sjt. Charles Hampson, Manchester Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj8by.2
title: Charles Hampson, Photograph of a bunk in the barracks (2)

description: Shows some of the equipment the men were issued with.

Editor's Comment:
Pattern 1908 infantry equipment with 1888 Pattern bayonet hanging from hooks in a barracks, with the Charger Loading Lee Enfield rifle by the bed. By the begining of the war, these rifles were being withdrawn from front-line service. 

Sjt. Charles Hampson, Manchester Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjnl9.2
title: Photograph of Alfred William Hawkins (2)

description: Photo and story of Alfred William Hawkins Able Seaman 235441 who served in the Royal Navy throughout WW1. The photo submitted is one of several I have of my grandfather on several different ships.
He survived the war.

Editor's Comment:
AB Hawkins here wears the cap tally of HMS "Black Prince". The cruiser "Black Prince" was sunk at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916, with the loss of all hands. 

Able Seaman 235441 Alfred William Hawkins, Royal Navy, born Walworth, London, 18th February 1890. He served on board HMS Dominion from 1914 to 1917 and on HMS Skirmisher in the Dardanelles in 1918.