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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

Churchill's resistance network known as the Auxiliary Units. Researched nationally by us, the Coleshill Auxiliary Research Team. (CART) #staybehinds staybehinds.com UK Joined January 2010
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Stephen Ronson #TheLastLine @Stephen_Ronson

21 hours ago

Just arrived! Can't wait to dive in. One of the absolute pleasures of writing historical fiction is learning about the real history.

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

a month ago

CART's own Martyn Allen delivered a brilliant talk and display for the @WestBayDC yesterday. CART researchers are always happy to deliver talks on Aux/SDB/Section VII (and water tanks) so do get in touch!

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

a month ago

This example shows how urgent it is to locate & record ANY remains of Aux Units OBs. This is Newton St Boswell in Scotland. Despite being in good condition a few years ago, it is now collapsed/blocked up. See the huge diff in 10 years. bit.ly/4cwPY2M

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

2 months ago

As it is #InternationalWomensDay what better day to remember the women who secretly took part in Britain's war effort without ever getting any recognition. Women in the Special Duties Branch & Section VII were willing to give their lives to ensure Britain remained free.

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Chatabix with Joe Wilkinson & David Earl @chatabix1

3 months ago

Have we got a lovely little week for you lined up over here at Chatabix Towers !! Tune in from Tuesday 🎧 @fennerstweets @Chats1 🙌👏🔥

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

3 months ago

Alan Crick was an Intelligence Officer between 1940 & 1941, mainly in Somerset. He would have been responsible for recruiting civilian patrols (and would have also been added to a list of people to be shot had the Germans come as he would have known too much about the Aux Units).

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Andy Chatterton @Chats1

3 months ago

Alan Crick was an Intelligence Officer between 1940 & 1941, mainly in Somerset. He would have been responsible for recruiting civilian patrols (and would have also been added to a list of people to be shot had the Germans come as he would have known too much about the Aux Units).

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Andy Chatterton @Chats1

4 months ago

If you're in the East #Devon area on Friday afternoon then pop along to the Manor Theatre, Sidmouth where I'll be delivering a talk to the @devonassoc on 'Churchill's Secret Army in East Devon'! Lots of amazing stories (& a lovely venue)! Pay on the door!

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

4 months ago

Amazing find! Set of papers donated to the @I_W_M .Ernest Sadler, a Special Duties Training Officer kept a book naming all Key Men & Observers. Research by CART has added 50+ new names from a small area of S Wales. How many other lists are out there?! bit.ly/3RLi1C2

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Andy Chatterton @Chats1

5 months ago

Sgt. William Hawkey resigned from Aux Units May 1943. He was the Patrol Leader of St Columb Patrol in Cornwall (bit.ly/47SOjSf). The Patrol's OB was in a mine & didn't need building materials. Hawkey used them instead for his pigs & got found out! From Cornish Guardian

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

5 months ago

The @HeritageFundUK 360 project funding has ended. CART have picked their fave 360 tours starting with Nina. Brixham OB (her Grandad's Patrol) bit.ly/3QW6n6X Special Duties - Llantilio Crossenny Church bit.ly/3jJ47DK All tours here bit.ly/3ZAEVQ9

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

6 months ago

In 2022 CART researcher David Blair joined Rathmell Arch Ltd at Melvill House Estate. With thanks to Angle Park Sand & Gravel Company they found, excavated & recorded the OB. Read the Report here: bit.ly/3R59zP3 The intact water tanks & vent pipes are all great to see.

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

6 months ago

We remember the Aux Units, Special Duties Branch, Section VII & all the civilian vols, who were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice if the Germans had invaded in the SWW. A cross was laid at Coleshill House, the HQ of the Aux Units - thanks to Roger Green & Steve Treadwell.

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

6 months ago

Sam Biles’ talk on the IoW has brought to light some great new images. Our favourite is this photo of the “Whizz Bang Gang” training, AKA the Sandown Patrol. New info relating to Sgt Rapkins can be seen on his page. More to come from the same source staybehinds.com/patrol/sandown…

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

6 months ago

We've just been sent a wonderful photo of Lt Jack Webley of Wiston Patrol, #Sussex staybehinds.com/harold-webley As a farmer we don't think this was his usual attire. Suited and booted he brushes up well ! If you have an Auxilier in your family can you send us a photo of them ?

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7 months ago

This is not a genuine Aux Unit lapel badge - bit.ly/48QblKC It is one we have designed & produced & sell in our shop (available here: shop.staybehinds.com/auxiliary-unit…). Please be aware that there are a number of fakes (usually not very good ones) on the market.

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

7 months ago

CART volunteers are at the Reflect, Share, Inspire event today. We’ve been showing off our 360 tours offline on tablet. Look forward to doing the same at shows in the future. @HeritageFundUK

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

7 months ago

With huge thanks to Gareath Evans we have managed to add a lot of 360 tours of #Suffolk. staybehinds.com/interactive-vi… We have also now got the last ever 5 copies of the #Norfolk /Suffolk books on Aux Units. There won't be another reprint so please order now! shop.staybehinds.com/shop/cart-prod…

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Resistance Archive @staybehinds

7 months ago

In Secrets of the LU S3E3 @ChrisNixEsq @ltmuseum @MrTimDunn do you have the right Coleshill? Hesitate to query the experts but we think this is Railway Clearing House, Coleshill, Bucks. Coleshill House, Berks was the HQ for resistance. More at staybehinds.com Thoughts?

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