The Victoria Cross

Records in this Volume

  1. The Story Behind The VC Stamps

    In 2006, the Post Office issued a set of stamps to commemorate 150 years of the Victoria Cross. Derek Hunt's article appeared in the British Philatelic Journal.

  2. Windsor VC Roads

    The Broom Farm Estate's roads honour Victoria Cross recipients, commemorating soldiers from World War II with significant connections.

  3. The Eton College Connection

    Old Etonians were awarded 31 Victoria Crosses across the 1800s and both World Wars, honoured with a memorial in 2010.

  4. Where are VC Medals held?

    Victoria Crosses are held in various locations, with the largest collection owned by Lord Ashcroft, relocating to NAM soon.

  5. The Two VC Holders Who Guarded Windsor Castle

    The Deputy Constable of Windsor Castle combined military and ceremonial duties until its abolition in 1989.

  6. Fathers and Sons both awarded the VC

    Three pairs of father and sons have been awarded the Victoria Cross, with most educated at Eton College.

  7. The VC Paintings of Lord Wantage

    In 2000 there was an exhibition of the VC paintings collection of Lord Wantage, himself a VC holder.

  8. Victoria Cross Exhibition at Dedworth Library

    In 2018, the Dedworth Library hosted an exhibition about local VC holders. It celebrated them and the centenary of the end of WWI.