was transferred from the Sherwood Foresters, Derby, to the 3rd Northern Non-Combatant Corps (NCC) at Richmond on 13 July 1916. The NCC had been set up in March that year, and its members were subject to army discipline, but didnât take part in battle or carry weapons. Soon after arriving he was court martialled and sentenced to six monthsâ detention with hard labour.

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Every Cross Grows Light-John Hubert (Bert) Brocklesby-22 May 1916. On 22 May 1916 Norman Gaudie, one of the conscientious objectors held here, laughed while out of his cell on exercise. However, it was his fellow objector Bert Brocklesby who was mistakenly identified as the culprit and confined to his cell. In his diary Gaudie wrote how âold Brockâ âdid not waste the time for heSnack Food Rewind: A History of Our Favorite Treats

Did you know the Oreo was invented in 1912 in the same New York City building that now houses the Food Network? Or that the sweet refreshing drink, Kool-Aid used to be spelled, Kool-Ade? It's about time you got a history lesson on these all-American snacks, some of which are nearly a century old.

Oreo

Oreo

Year It Began: 1912

Bite of History: This dunkable delight debuted in the spring of 1912 by the National Biscuit Company (now known as Nabisco and owned by Kraft). But it wasn't a stand-alone offer. The Oreo was packaged as part of the Trio: the Mother Goose, the Veronese, and the Oreo Biscuit. It soon became clear that the Oreo was the star of the bunch, and the