The Young Historian Network

This is an offshoot of the well established and highly respected Historical Association about which a great deal more can be learned at www.history.org.uk This alliance with the Young Historian group has brought to the Trust the extremely professional services of Dr. Trevor James and his committee of educators, all of whom are, like the Trustees, unpaid volunteers. It is this committee that receives the entries and sits in judgement on the submissions before making its recommendations to the Trust. These entries are based on the following;

Subject; The events leading up to, and beyond, the Normandy landings and their historical significance.

Primary Those entries are usually a class project or that of an after school Group in the primary age range.
Prizes in this category are;
Winning entry - £100.
School or Group also receive - £100.

Key Stage 3 Usually individual entries in this category.
Prizes in this category are;
Winning entry - £100.
School or Group also receive - £100.

Senior Usually individual entries in this category.
Prizes in this category are;
Winning entry - £100.
School or Group also receive - £100.

In March 2006 it was decided by the Trustees, with the approval of General Martin’s family, to create a new award for the Young Historians, entitled "The General Peter Martin Award". This award, for £100 and in Memory of General Martin, will only be given if an entry is considered to be exceptionally outstanding.

All entries submitted will receive recognition of participation and prize winners will be invited to attend a prize giving ceremony and buffet usually held at the Imperial War Museum, London.

Details of entry available from;
Dr. Trevor James on 01543-301097
e-mail: thehistorian@history.org.uk