Rectifying Injustices

BY NICK BRAMALL My father, Field Marshal Lord Edwin Bramall (pictured), was a dedicated public servant who led a life of distinction and public service: he served during WWII, participating in the Normandy landings in June 1944 and served with the 2nd Battalion of his regiment in Northwest Europe during the later stages of the war, receiving the Military Cross in 1945. He subsequently became Chief … Continue reading Rectifying Injustices

Proctor’s Crucible

BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN It’s earlyish in the morning of a sunny September Tuesday. I’m at resplendent Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, sipping coffee in the public tea room of the castle, a room once used by the castle steward to host his guests. Today, different staff – guides, maintenance and security staff  – run hither and thither preparing for yet another influx of tourists. The Duke of … Continue reading Proctor’s Crucible