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Thanks Taff, great story. After seeing this, I managed to get a 1917 edition of the book which I am yet to start, but looking forward to it. With reference to 'Miss Mitton' - I believe this is Geraldine Edith Mitton. Born in 1868 in Bishop Auckland to the Rev and Mrs H A Mitton, Geraldine was educated by private governesses and then Durham High School. She started writing short stories and moved to London in 1896, working for Sir Walter Besant on the the 'Survey of London' - which she continued after his death, as well as writing a number of novels, guides and children's stories. In 1920 she became the third wife of the author, journalist and colonial administrator, Sir James George Scott, and moved to Graffham, Sussex, where she lived until her death in 1955. I don't know the relationship between Elsie, Mairi and Geraldine, but I imagine that in London, there would have been social-circle contact between them before and during the war, and as Geraldine was 'literary establishment' so to speak, she would have been an easy choice to help get the book compiled, edited and published. Maj. Gordon is a very interesting character in this story. Already having had an incredible career, he acted as 'King's Messenger' to King Albert of Belgium and regularly visited Pervyse, bringing food and supplies for Elsie and Mairi. His legacy lives on within 'The Major A. A. Gordon Society'

I’d recognise Rudolf anywhere.

Another great story, thanks Taff, and a great end to an excellent series of HutVents. Thanks once again, Merry Christmas!

Thanks Taff, what an amazing, rare and valuable piece of history.

Many thanks for taking the time and care to put this years Hutvents together. As ever well researched informative insights into WW1.

Thank you great piece of history

Thank you so much for another amazing HutVent, have a great Christmas gang.

Another great video, I look forward to these every year, Merry Christmas to all.

Another great season of Hutvent films. A quirky range of vignettes, always interesting and always worth watching. Many thanks.

Thank you so very much for the Hut Vent series! It was a true joy to follow the short films through the month. Thank you, Taff, Lyndsay, and Kev for your hard work. Is the Christmas truce advert available online?

Many thanks for putting together this fantastic series, it's a real Christmas highlight.

Taff, Lyndsay and Kev. Thank you for a highly entertaining and at times poignant HutVent for 2024. Remarkable work. See you all in 2025. Merry Christmas from David "ZeppRaider" Marks

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for the 24 great stories of this December.

Thank you so much for another fantastic series of hut vent short films. Every year I am amazed with the information and items you show us within this series, thank you all so much. I wish you all the very best for this festive season and look forward to 2025 to see what events will be taking place at the Great war huts museum.

I've loved watching these the last few years. They're a great way to spend a few minutes over a cup of tea. Happy Christmas!

A great ending to you 2024 series

Another triumphant month of education and information from you and the team Taff. Thank you to all of you for our annual Hutvent calendar which is always eagerly awaited. Merry Christmas to you all and hopefully see you soon!! James

Merry Christmas to you Taff and to all the team up at the Great War Huts!

Another fascinating story. Thank you

I look forward to these every year. Thank you all and Merry Christmas!

Another fascinating gem from the HutVent team, thanks for posting

Absolutely riveting.

Astonishing achievement to build that number of huts some of which are still with you, attesting to their quality. Very interesting. (Also, love your hair Lyndsay!😊)

Fascinating stuff - as always!

Steve1989MREInfo has done a taste test on one of these.

Any volunteers for tasting? 😇

Another great video

Awesome!

One would whish the HutVent Calendar would go on.

Another great video!

Awesome video! Great background information!

A really interesting story, thanks Taff. Ten Mentions in Dispatches, he must have been an incredibly brave chap.

Fantastic story, these are all really first class this year.

Nice story Taff

Fascinating story, well narrated. Both items are is superb condition considering they are both over 100 years old. The mess dress tunic in particular must have been kept very carefully...

That's a very interesting story Taff, thank you. That home service helmet is beautiful.

I can't tell if the algorithm just wants me to be happy, or if this is a savage burn on my nerdiness.

The CWGC forgot where they buried the body??!!!!! Shameful

Good episode again, my cup of coffee every morning. Thanks Taff and others for this content!

I have a 1917 SMLE Enfield no.1 mk3

Lovely to see them in such great condition.

Always worth listening to Richard. Thank you

Wonderful video! Looks like the precursor to our modern war games.

As always, superb talk by Richard.

I wish there were more pictures published as in albums they are never seen. Then there is the travesty that so few film and pictures are used for articles and TV. They use the same archive footage again and again, and often quite the wrong time frame for the production. There is more out there but so hard to access. I'd love to see anything with the 12 London Regiment, The Rangers.

Another excellent Hutvent, thank you Richard!

really beautiful rifle I really wish I had a section 1 license

Very informative Taff

Great to see Richard as a guest, another great Hutvent !

Another superb presentation; very nice to see Richard again.