Historian, Broadcaster, Educator

NEXT CEMA TRENCH OPEN DAY – 26-27 NOVEMBER 2022 10am-4pm Free of charge. Donations welcome
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!
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

“Thank you for a superb session. After a heavy morning of classes, it had to be something good to keep everyone’s attention. It was surprising how much some of them already knew about the trenches but you gave such detail and so graphically that it was all new. I’ve never seen a child so excited as when one of them worked out everything about your grandfather.

I hope we can arrange another talk before too long.”

King’s School, Chiswick

First World War Trenches

“Thanks again for coming to speak today. You spoke brilliantly and the boys loved having such a knowledgeable and passionate speaker at King’s. Stay in touch – we would love to have you back.”

The History Club,  King’s College School, Wimbledon. March 2018

 

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