Read this article to learn about the Newhaven Port during the First World War. Before the outbreak of the First World War, Newhaven was a key point in travel between Britain and Europe. Newhaven was the departure port for the railway and steamship link from London to Dieppe. Passengers could ride the train down from […]

Read this article to learn about the town of New Anzac-on-Sea. The creation and name of the modern south coast town of Peacehaven are heavily connected to the events of the First World War. The town was originally planned as a ‘Garden City by the Sea’ by its founder, the businessman and entrepreneur, Charles Neville. […]

Read this article to learn about Cooden Camp in the First World War. Cooden Camp was a military training camp established in Bexhill at the start of the war. The early occupants of the camp were housed in tents in the Lower Camp near the parade ground, whilst wooden huts were constructed in the Upper Camp at the end […]