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Barbara McGregor holds the Guinness W
The Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) was formed in 1917, and over 5,000 women were recruited by 1919. They were known as ‘Wrens’ and took on various roles from cooks to clerks, to electricians and w
Gaynor Tyler, 65, tracked down the women she trained with as an 18-year-old to reveal an unbreakable bond
From superhuman stamina to surprising talents and achievements, people of all ages have been rewriting the world record books in the most brilliant ways imaginable. Here are some recent Guinness World
Tracing ancestors who served in the Royal Navy is easier than ever after five major sets of records of sailors, ships and submarines were published on family history website Findmypast (findmypast.co.
BEING creative with wool, through crocheting and knitting, is a pastime that has been enjoyed for generations. However, thanks to a creative bunch of crafters across the UK, the number of bizarre and
Joan Carter’s most memorable war stories centred on her time working in the NAAFI canteens. Her favourite involved her supervisor, who had taken a serious dislike to her, ordering her to shine the flo