Our Projects
Replica WW1 Trench System
Using experimental archaeology we have built a complete replica of the Railway Wood trench in Ypres, Belgium, which is one of the most well preserved British front line WW1 trenches remaining. Taking about 1 year to build using the exact same materials and methods used by our ancestors, our trench is complete with gun positions, a dug out, German Front line and No Man’s Land. This is an ongoing project and it is our main attraction.
Constructing a WW2 Anderson Shelter
Using experimental archaeology we are expanding our portfolio in 2022 to include Life on the Home Front in WW2. This project involves the construction of a civilian Anderson Shelter, dug into the ground following the design specifications issued by the British Government at the time. Alongside this we will be creating our own Victory Garden prompting discussion about rationing and the Dig For Victory campaign, a recreation of a bombed damaged house to introduce the subject of evacuation and a replica outside lavatory to add further realism and context to what life was like in early 1940s Britain.
Future Projects for 2026
2025 saw the completion of several planned projects including our Anderson Shelter, Blast Box and Victory Garden alongside our trench railway system which is up and running smootly.
2026 will see yet more exciting developments on our site.
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We have now got the tools and funding in place to develop a permenant replica German Oppostition trench system which will be fully accessible once complete. Work on this will begin in earnest in February 2026.
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We aquired a genuine WW2 Morrison Shelter in 2025 which we will be restoring in 2026. This will include cleaning it up, reconstructing the mesh sides and building a shelter over it to protect it and us from inclement weather!
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Everything we need is now in place to begin re-constructing the only Moir Pillbox in the UK. This is something that has been long-awaited and something we are really looking forward to!
If you would like to take part in bringing any of the above objects to fruition either by sponsering us, providing materials or by volunteering your help then we'd love to hear from you!
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