Warfare in News

Posted on Tuesday 26th April
To mark the anniversary of the Great War, specialist military publisher Pen & Sword Books, in conjunction with The Western Front Association have teamed up with leading rose producer, RV Roger Ltd, to breed a new variety called Tommy’s Rose.
Before the poppy, the rose was the traditional flower of remembrance.
For every rose ordered a donation will be made to The Western Front Association.
For more info, e-mail enquiries@tommysrose.co.uk or call 01226 73422
Before the poppy, the rose was the traditional flower of remembrance.
For every rose ordered a donation will be made to The Western Front Association.
For more info, e-mail enquiries@tommysrose.co.uk or call 01226 73422
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