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.   He is currently working on the Hawthorne Ridge Crater project, @HawthorneRidgeCA ( see Archaeology page for more details). With the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War on the horizon, Andy can also offer talks on and battlefield guides to key areas of the world’s second global conflict.
Next Event:  Events subject to review due to Covid-19 pandemic.

 

View the ‘Life in the Trenches’ DVD – https://youtu.be/aHLqxVUwxgs

“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

“Andy was great and got a very good response from the audience.”

Wells-next- the-Sea Library, September 2016

Digging the Trenches

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)