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A round-up of what we’ve been up to.
Redline Home Guard at the White Horse Military Show
This past weekend the Redline Home Guard attended the White Horse Military Show, an outstanding event[…]
Home Guard Training – Northover Projector & Spigot Mortar
Over the last two training evenings the Redline Home Guard have been hard at work[…]
Thames Traditional Boat Festival – A Day on the Water
On Sunday, the Redline Home Guard took to the towpaths and pontoons of Henley-on-Thames for the[…]
Woodcote Rally: Sunshine, Spigots and the Evening Post Cup
What a scorcher! The Redline Home Guard were out in full force at this year’s Woodcote[…]
Redline Home Guard Ready for Action at Wallingford Carnival
The Redline Home Guard were on parade this weekend at the Wallingford Carnival, where we[…]
Uncovering the Past in Blewbury: A Hidden Air Raid Shelter Revealed
The Redline Archaeology Team (RATs) recently had the pleasure of investigating a fascinating Second World[…]
Pedal Power & Propellers: Redline Home Guard on Parade in June
June has been a busy month so far for the Redline Home Guard, with two[…]
Honoring RAF Harwell: A D-Day Remembrance
Despite an ominous forecast, the skies held their peace as members of the Redline Home[…]
Remembering Tom Jewitt: 85 Years On
Today, members of the Redline Home Guard took part in the annual Tom Jewitt Memorial Walk,[…]
Redline at Gatehampton Pillbox: A Day on Duty
On a warm and sunny day at Gatehampton, the Redline Home Guard once again stood[…]
Training on the Line: Redline at Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
On a fine evening at the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway, the Redline Home Guard assembled[…]
Redline Remembers: 85 Years Since the Formation of the LDV
All images: Gareth Clark On the evening of 14th May, the Redline Home Guard gathered to[…]
Redline on the Road – Wallingford Classic Car Rally 2025
After the hustle and bustle of Henley’s VE Day celebrations, the Redline Home Guard were[…]
VE Day 80: Redline Home Guard in Henley-on-Thames
The Redline Home Guard were proud to take part in a packed programme of VE[…]
Guarding the Line at Didcot Railway Centre – May Bank Holiday 2025
Over the glorious early May Bank Holiday weekend, the Redline Home Guard were once again[…]
The Great Tommy Sleep Out – Our Biggest Display Yet at Howbery Park!
This past weekend, the Redline Home Guard took part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out at the stunning and[…]
Redline Home Guard Visits Wallingford Army Cadets
Last night, members of the Redline Home Guard had the privilege of visiting the Wallingford Detachment of the[…]
Redline Home Guard AGM & Training Evening – A Year of Progress
The Redline Home Guard held its first Annual General Meeting, marking a successful year of[…]
Redline Home Guard Annual Shooting Qualification Highlights
The Redline Home Guard recently gathered at the Wantage Target Shooting Club for their yearly[…]
Woodcote LDV: The Day the Men Answered the Call
In the summer of 1940, Britain stood on the brink. The echo of marching jackboots[…]
First Aid, Past and Present
The first training evening of 2025 was a memorable one, thanks to two special guests:[…]
An Engaging Evening: Training Session on WWII British Radio Equipment
On our latest training evening, we were treated to a fascinating presentation by recent recruit[…]
Honouring the Fallen: Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday, November 10th, the Redline Home Guard proudly took part in the Remembrance Sunday[…]
A Return to the Pillbox: November 3rd Open Day
History came alive once again at the Gatehampton Pillbox, as we hosted another immersive Pillbox[…]
Training Night: Grenade Tactics and a New Venue
This week’s training, though smaller than usual due to sicknesses and absentees, offered hands-on practice[…]
Home Guard at Wallingford Back to the Forties
Our final scheduled event of the season saw the Redline Home Guard attend Wallingford Back[…]
BRX1 Guarding Abingdon Airfield
On 21st September the Redline Home Guard had the pleasure of attending the Abingdon Air[…]
An Unloved Pillbox Restored to its Former Glory
Redline Home Guard have been working in conjunction with Howbery Park Estate, Crowmarsh, to gain[…]
Pillbox Open Day: A Rare Glimpse at WW2 History
On Saturday, July 27th, the Redline Home Guard gave visitors the unique opportunity to step[…]
Latest Event Round-up
Here’s an event round-up to let you know what the Redline Home Guard have been[…]
The Remarkable Rejuvenation of Cholsey Ticket Office
Members of the Redline Home Guard have been working with the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway[…]
The Redline at Henley Traditional Boat Festival
On Saturday 20th July Sgt. M. Quigley and Pte. M Gleave of the 5th Oxfordshire[…]
Emergency Stand To – The Redline Home Guard on Duty
28th June 1941: Intelligence received from our agents in the field indicated a viable threat[…]
Gatehampton Pillbox – Restoration After Vandalism
Built during World War II, the pillboxes of Stop Line Red were designed to guard[…]
The Redline on Patrol at the Wallingford Carnival
On Saturday 15th June BRX1 members of Redline Home Guard were in attendance at Wallingford[…]
Time for Letting off Steam at Stoke Row Rally
On Sunday 9th June a two-man detachment formed a mobile patrol at the Stoke Row[…]
Remembrance Guard of Honour at the Harwell Stone
On Saturday 8th June, Redline Home Guard were privileged to be asked to take part[…]
Memorial Walk in Remembrance of Tom Jewitt
On Sunday 2nd June, members of the Redline Home Guard carried out the Tom Jewitt[…]
The Redline at Fawley Hill Vintage Transport Festival
On Sunday 19th May Redline Home Guard sent a patrol of OX5 Guards to attend[…]
The Redline at the CWR Military Vehicle Weekend
Last weekend Redline Home Guard were at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway, CWR Military Vehicle[…]