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:
2 February 2020
Stoneleigh Militaria Show
9am – 4pm, The Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, CV8 2LZ
Tickets £10 (under 14s free if accompanied by an adult)
Andy will be selling a range of military items.

 

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

“It has now been a number of years that Mr Robertshaw has been meeting with my students, explaining the intricacies of the Battle of the Somme and a soldier’s life in the trenches. Mr Robertshaw’s enthusiasm for the subject is contagious and, each year, my students come back inspired , with a concrete understanding of the subject. Mr Robertshaw does not simply lecture – he allows students to touch, hear, and see the war – through objects, video and activities. I cannot think of a better way to experience World War One”.

Deborah Leparc, Anglophone Section for Bilinguals, Institut Notre Dame, France.

A Soldier’s Life – trench tour

“It was a fabulous talk, delivered with passion and verve, and we were delighted to host you. The boys who came for the dinner were thrilled to have spoken to you . I hope we can keep this relationship going in the future.”

“I’ve never been met with a more positive response to the question : “How was the lecture?”  The boys were overflowing with praise for the speaker and all really enjoyed it. Brilliant event.”

Radley College

Radley College remembers the First World War