War of the watch

SITTING IN RETIRED Wing Commander Gordon Lear’s conservatory, chatting over coffee about his IWC MkXI navigators’ watch (as he recounts a completely unprintable story about the MP Peter Bottomley’s vi

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Bigger isn’t always better – as the recent rise of slimmer, sleeker watches proves. MH makes a case for hitting the small time

Today, the ocean liner is often considered a glamorous yet thoroughly outdated form of transport. While ships such as the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania remain household names, their lesser-known c

Women served in all three services from WWI onwards. They also served in support roles, such as the Women’s Land Army (in both wars), the Fire Services, Motor Drivers, Voluntary Aid Detachments and so

To mark VJ Day 80, Fiona Bruce focuses on some touching family treasures