So why did you join the Birmingham Pals?   Pals member Sean, 37, tells us why he joined the Birmingham pals.

Ever since I can remember I have been interested in thing military. Both my Grandfathers served in the Army one in WW2 with the RASC in the desert and the other in WW1 with the Lincs Regt and the RE and in the Home Guard during WW2. I was fascinated by their stories and now both are long gone I proudly hang their pictures in my house.

This led onto an unhealthy obsession with collecting militaria, eventually leading to actually joining the Army! But what the point of having all this militaria hidden away in a dark cupboard? I had always wanted to join a WW1 living history group but family and work commitments didn't fit in with what other groups wanted from their members.

I then found the Birmingham Pals who welcomed me with open arms. First impressions were of a very friendly group. They put no pressure or demands on me other than to do what I could manage as family and work allowed. They made me feel welcome. Always helpful and willing to offer advice especially on the little things like wearing of puttees! The group has real characters and they enhance the impression we portray be it a Great War Tommy to an Imperial German Officer.

All I can say is if you have the slightest interest in WW1 Living History or even WW2 then contact us via the website. We are waiting for you.

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