Management Team

Simon Whelband

Simon helps to look after the website where he uploads new content and ensures that it is kept regularly updated. He joined the team after meeting with Denis and Chris and was so impressed by the Project, he decided to volunteer there and then. Since joining the team, he has helped to move the Project’s […]

Joe Hall

Joe has an MA in history and previously worked in Leicestershire’s local history scene promoting public heritage, which is where he came across the ARWMP. He currently works on the members’ magazine of a national military charity, telling the stories of those who have served.  

Tom Bowers

Tom Bowers is an archaeologist by profession and has a keen interest in conflict archaeology, in particular WW2 POW camps in the UK. He helps produce content for Twitter and enjoys outreach with members of the public. Explaining the importance of war memorials and their preservation.  He is also a volunteer for the Commonwealth War […]

David Humberston and Valerie Jacques

David and Valerie are avid and experienced researchers with a shared particular interest in World War One. Being fluent and extremely capable writers, David and Valerie assist the Project with its marketing material, content and design for leaflets and pamphlets etc. and are always on hand to share their invaluable knowledge and expertise. David and Valerie […]

Nicola Brown

  Although not born in Leicester Nicola has lived here for most of her life.  She is happily retired with a keen interest in Local History.  Her ambition is to visit every Cemetery, Church, Graveyard and War Memorial in Leicestershire & Rutland.  With a large spreadsheet and thousands of photos to record her progress.    She […]