Brighton & Hove Albion, Sussex and World War 1

Working class pride · Jan 27, 2014

Well its a 100 years since the war that probably changed the social fabric of the British Isles. Without flag waving or nationalism, then time to recall the drilling on the Goldstone and all. Any photos and stories? I understand that Charlie Web has the dubious honour of being appointed Brighton manager whilst in a German prisoner of war camp!

Bevendean Hillbilly · Jan 27, 2014

Can't remember where I saw it but I remember a photo of the British Army first 11 from ww1 which featured 2 Albion players and one Blackpool player who signed for Brighton after the war.

Barrel of Fun · Jan 27, 2014

Just as a tie in...

http://www.northstandchat.com/showt...ayers-in-the-first-world-war&highlight=jasper

Working class pride · Jan 27, 2014

The Indian wounded troops at The Pavillion and the Chattree on The Downs

El Sid · Jan 27, 2014

Born in Hove, my grandfather fought in the Great War in the Sussex Regiment, won the Military Medal, got gassed and lived with sickness and poor health for the rest of his life. Died just before I was born. It is a great sadness for me that I never met him.

forrest · Jan 27, 2014

Let's not forget 'The Day Sussex Died'. June 30th 1916 at the battle of Boar's Head. A diversionary attack for the Somme the following day. A causaulty list of nearly 1,100 men of the Royal Sussex. Of which 17 officers and 364 other ranks were killed. Included in that list were 12 sets of brothers.

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) · Jan 27, 2014

Working class pride said:
The Indian wounded troops at The Pavillion and the Chattree on The Downs

Found that part of the programme fascinating. I like to think I Know a fair bit about history but I didn't know about the Indian and other Asian troops having a hospital at the pavilion and dome.

Seagull on the wing · Jan 27, 2014

My grandfather started out with the Royal Sussex... (1914) but due to the West Surrey being decimated he was transferred to them. He was shattered by shrapnel at the Second battle of the Somme and died of his wounds on 30/08/1918,at the age of 25 (quite an old age for a soldier then.) My mother only saw him twice...sad that so many families lost their loved ones.

Barrel of Fun · Jan 27, 2014

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) said:
Found that part of the programme fascinating. I like to think I Know a fair bit about history but I didn't know about the Indian and other Asian troops having a hospital at the pavilion and dome.

That was very interesting. Plus being cremated in the 'hills' and scattered at sea.

Notters · Jan 27, 2014

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) said:
Found that part of the programme fascinating. I like to think I Know a fair bit about history but I didn't know about the Indian and other Asian troops having a hospital at the pavilion and dome.

There are quite a few photos of it in the Pavilion. Worth a visit anyway if you haven't been.

Green Cross Code Man · Jan 27, 2014

forrest said:
Let's not forget 'The Day Sussex Died'. June 30th 1916 at the battle of Boar's Head. A diversionary attack for the Somme the following day. A causaulty list of nearly 1,100 men of the Royal Sussex. Of which 17 officers and 364 other ranks were killed. Included in that list were 12 sets of brothers.

Eastbourne lad Nelson Carter won the vc in that battle. I was privileged enough to hear his grandson speak recently about his exploits.

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) · Jan 27, 2014

Notters said:
There are quite a few photos of it in the Pavilion. Worth a visit anyway if you haven't been.

Haven't been to the pavilion since I was a kid,I'd love to go again.
I Think I'll take my 6 year old son next time I'm back home in Brighton. He's starting to show a real fascination with history like his sad daddy

Chief Wiggum · Jan 27, 2014

This link is an excellent site for all those interested in researching family members who served in the Southdown battallions of The Royal Sussex Regiment (otherwise known as 'Lowthers Lambs'). Some of you may have photos and information on family members to add. If so, please contact the site. If you click on the 'Battallions' page, each soldier is listed in alphabetical order. I am sure some of you will find you relatives listed. Very moving stuff.

http://www.royalsussex-southdowns.co.uk/

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) · Jan 27, 2014

Barrel of Fun said:
That was very interesting. Plus being cremated in the 'hills' and scattered at sea.

Amazing isn't it & a fascinating part of Brighton history I knew nothing about

Gwylan · Jan 27, 2014

The stuff about Hearts got me thinking about the Albion and the players we lost. I know that Pom-Pom Whiting was killed in the war - any others?

Wasn't Charlie Webb from an Army family? I think he was born in a camp.

Really interesting programme; surprised the Chattri didn't get a mention though

Lord Bracknell · Jan 28, 2014

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) said:
Found that part of the programme fascinating. I like to think I Know a fair bit about history but I didn't know about the Indian and other Asian troops having a hospital at the pavilion and dome.

They still commemorate this, with an annual event at the Chattri.

portlander · Jan 28, 2014

Fascinating stuff. Very glad you started this thread, Wcp. if ever a conflict changed the course of history, it was World War I. After nearly a century of almost no major wars, it was thought that mankind was moving towards some kind of earthly paradise. How wrong that was. The slaughter in American Civil war had already shown that the power of technology had created new and far more destructive weapons, but those lessons weren't learned in Europe prior to 1914. Then of course the terms of the Treaty of Versailles humiliated Germany, and led to Hitler's rise to power and World War II. I hope that the 'celebration' of the centenary of the onset of the war will lead to greater understanding of the need for peace.

RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased) · Jan 28, 2014

Lord Bracknell said:
They still commemorate this, with an annual event at the Chattri.

Thanks for that Lord B, think I'll read up about this now

The Oldman · Jan 28, 2014

Listen to the wraiths of morning in Flanders fields of grey,
Can you hear The Royal Sussex who came and went away
And linger still in graves unknown amidst the furrow and the thorn.
But never flinched, duty done, these sons of Sussex bred and born

seagully · Jan 28, 2014

Chief Wiggum said:
This link is an excellent site for all those interested in researching family members who served in the Southdown battallions of The Royal Sussex Regiment (otherwise known as 'Lowthers Lambs'). Some of you may have photos and information on family members to add. If so, please contact the site. If you click on the 'Battallions' page, each soldier is listed in alphabetical order. I am sure some of you will find you relatives listed. Very moving stuff.

http://www.royalsussex-southdowns.co.uk/

Thanks, really interesting site. Both of my parents moved to Sussex when they were young so there won't be any of my relatives on there but interesting to see names I recognise from my home town

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