Centenary of British Entry into WWI

Archduke Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated on 28 June 1914. A month later, on 28 July 1914 World War One started in central Europe with the invasion of Serbia by the Austro Hungarians.   Britain entered the war 100 years ago on 4 August after Germany invaded Belgium & Luxembourg, then moved on France.

Geoff Lowe (GL) & Susan Lowe (SL) took the photos below on 30 March 2014 when Durham Pals visited Tanfield Railway

It was a foggy day at Andrews House (GL)

Field kitchen at the back of Andrews House station (GL)

Durham Pals, with Sarah & the bishop (SL)

A mug shot (GL)

Another view of the field kitchen and station  (SL)

Unique First World War British Army vehicle (SL)

Durham Pals wait for the train (SL)

    

Cochrane comes off its train & moves into Causey bay (SL)

At Marley Hill shed, Kyle at the forge (SL / GL)

Geoff Lowe (GL) & Susan Lowe (SL) took the photos above on 30 March 2014 when Durham Pals visited Tanfield Railway

L&HC No.14 (HL 3056) is a centenarian this year

Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo

Five episodes, starts on BBC2 tonight at 6 pm, and Tue - Fri at 6.30 pm this week.   Also see 1914-18: The Railway War

Michael Portillo interviews a Durham Pal at Marley Hill
See blog of 2 Feb - photo by Carl Chambers

Harriet's Army

The three part Harriet's Army, a scene from which was filmed at Terrace Junction, and another in Marley Hill yard, will be shown on CBBC at 9am tomorrowTuesday 5, then Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 August.   Reviews have been good.   The filming took place on Monday 31 March, and featured in the blog on 1 April.

Previews of Harriet's Army