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A bit of a journey…

Yves Clément Marie: A French Connection

Posted on Jan 31, 2025Sep 23, 2025 by Farmboys & Pioneers

A guest blog from Muriele

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John Pearce: A Short Ride Through History

Posted on Jan 24, 2025Jul 27, 2026 by Farmboys & Pioneers

An unexpected twist in the family history

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Remembering Uncle Harry

Posted on Jan 10, 2025Jun 29, 2025 by Farmboys & Pioneers

A tale about PTSD , mental health and homelessness after WW2

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The Harpley Fusilier

Posted on Oct 23, 2024Nov 2, 2025 by Farmboys & Pioneers

The short war of a Norfolk farm boy

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The Spurious Glengarry

Posted on Oct 22, 2024Jun 30, 2026 by Farmboys & Pioneers

There was a soldier, a Scottish soldier...

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