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The coat of arms of the former Royal Burgh of Queensferry

The object of this Blog is to allow the people of South Queensferry and the wider world to become aware of the History of Queensferry before, during and after World War One, and perhaps help people find their lost relatives.
This information will build up gradually over time.
(links to other relevant websites are at the bottom of this page)

Please note we can't reply to any comments made on the Blog Pages, if you have a query please contact us  at   [email protected]

'Queensferry at War',  a Queensferry History Group project, explores and records the events of the Great War in and around Queensferry and the impact on the residents. Our research covers: life in Queensferry during WW1, the stories behind the names on our War Memorials, the Naval History that surrounded Queensferry during the Great War, and more!
Our ' News' page has interesting information on History Group activities, talks etc. Also any interesting information we discover during our research.

The 'Memorials' page contains information regarding the men who died and have their names commemorated on the Queensferry and Dalmeny Memorials. 
It will later have a section for local men, whose names are not on the Memorials, but should be considered for their great sacrifice.
The 'Commonwealth Graves' page tells us the stories behind the men who find themselves buried far from home, in Queensferry Cemetery.

'Queensferry History' contains information and stories of the history of Queensferry through the years, from the 17th century and the time of the Witches of Queensferry, leading up to the 1914-18 War, what life was like in Queensferry as these men were growing up, what family life was like for those who remained behind during the War and  stories of the years following. 
'Port Edgar' tells of the History of Port Edgar and it's role in WWI
'Interesting Facts' give interesting facts about WWI such as information on the Bantam's etc.

Surrounding areas are also featured, 

Started in 2013, our research is on-going and will be updated from time to time as new information is uncovered. We hope to have at least monthly updates, although not in every category!

If you have any stories of the war years you would like to share and see on this blog, or can help with information on any of the named men, or would like to know more about those listed on the memorial page, please contact us 
 at   [email protected]

Queensferry History Group welcomes new members, and meets every Monday at 10am and on the first Thursday of each month 7.00pm, in the basement of:
City of Edinburgh Council Offices,
53 High Street, 
South Queensferry, 
Scotland, EH30 9HP
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The Memorial Names information has been researched from these sources, with thanks and acknowledgement to the following :
 www.cwgc.org    (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) with kind permission to use images and information.
www.forces-war-records.co.uk, with kind permission to use images and information.
www.ancestry.co.uk
www.scotlandspeople.gov.net
www.findmypast.co.uk
www.snwm.org   (Scottish National War Memorial)
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
www.1914-1918.net
www.scottishshale.co.uk
www.amc-ww1.com    (Royal Army Medical Corps)
www.veterans.gc.ca    (Veterans Affairs Canada)
Wikipedia
Scotsman Archives
West Lothian Courier Archives
Linlithgow Gazette Archives
  naval-history.net
Battleships-Cruisers.co.uk
  scottishshale.co.uk (Museum of the Scottish Shale Industry)
 World Naval Ships Forum -Naval Paintings, with thanks to Jim Rae, Ship Images with thanks to – (members names)‘Tomparry’, ’ Baby Stoker’, ‘Spruso’, ‘B C Ronown’, ‘Blaydon’ and ‘Hood 21’, Andy Waugh for images of HMAS Australia and HMS New Zealand,  and HMS Renown  courtesy of Kronserg.

© Queensferry History Group 2014
                                                Below are links to  just some of the helpful websites used in our research.                                       Our own new website is www.queensferryhistory.org