Historian, Broadcaster, Educator

One of the UK’s most exciting military historians, Andy Robertshaw reveals what life was like on the frontline of history. Andy provides a unique, interactive illustration of military life for groups of all ages. He is a world-renowned expert on the First World War, and on trench warfare and medicine in the trenches, in particular.  HIs most recent, and possibly the most ambitious project to date, is the setting up of the Centre for Experimental Military Archaeology (CEMA) at the Kent County Showground at Detling, near Maidstone, Kent which features a replica First World War one trench (See photo below) (See CEMA and Trench Experience pages for more details). The trench is now open for half-day school/army group visits. Andy also acts as a military adviser on big-screen films like War Horse and 1917. This year has seen him on location in Hungary and Croatia for a forthcoming film, the details of which we cannot yet reveal!

Next public event : Wells-next-the-Sea Library 2.30pm Friday 24th February “1917 – Year of Battles”

Tickets available from the library

CHECK OUT THE 20 FEBRUARY 2023 EDITION OF BBC’s ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP FOR AN EXCELLENT VISUAL TOUR OF THE TRENCH

A section of the Kent trench
Andy is once again offering in-person talks as well as talks via Zoom ( or other platforms). Please contact ekhservices@gmail.com for details.

“Andy Robertshaw’s enthusiasm for the subject is contagious and each year my students come back inspired, with a concrete understanding of the subject. I cannot think of a better way for students to experience World War One”. Institute Notre Dame, Saint Germain-en-Laye, France

“The students really appreciated his enthusiasm, commitment, depth of knowledge and range of props – they were utterly engaged throughout . We would be delighted to invite him back.” Tonbridge Grammar School

“We really enjoyed your talk. It was one of the best we have had here and I will definitely be booking you again.”

Events and Development Officer, Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport.

War Horse: My experience as military advisor on Spielberg’s blockbuster

Andy engaged and entertained our students with a thought-provoking talk about medicine in the trenches. His presentation was perfect for the Medicine in the First World War unit of the Edexcel GCSE course. He brought a fascinating range of original and replica artefacts and it was wonderful to see out students respond so enthusiastically to Andy’s presentation. We will be asking him back and would not hesitate to recommend him to other schools.

St Bede’s School, Redhill, Surrey

Medicine in the Trenches (GCSE)