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

“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.

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“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