Time Line version 1.1 Date (for news paper reports date of publication) Event description Location Source/Reference 26 June 1914 00:00 A serious fire at P T Moulan, High Street, Heacham. All available Firemen attended with help from R.A.M.C. section of the Highland Brigade stationed in the village. Heacham Lynn News and County Press August 1914 Lovat Scouts moved down to Lincolnshire Lincolnshire Lynn News and County Press 11 October 1914 00:00 Joseph Pease was 25. He was manager of Bowden Close Colliery near Crook, and he was itching to get to “work with the Germans”. His father was Jack, president of the Board of Education in the HH Asquith Government that took Britain into the First World War. Bowden Close Colliery Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 24th November 1914 Our efforts appear to me to be practically useless. We have been making trenches and bomb-proof shelters along the coast, and have put up wire entanglements… all of which I imagine would be blown to pieces by a few heavy shells. Huttoft Lincolnshire Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 15th January 1915 Joseph Pease attended a trench digging course describing trenches almost identical to those dug at Dreamy Hollow. Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 21 January 2015 00:00 Archibald Stirling writes to Joseph Pease about flu infections. Huttoft Lincs Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 24 April 1915 00:00 Lovat Scouts spent the night at Kirton Nr Boston Kirton Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 24 April 1915 00:00 The Highland Mounted Brigade billeted in North Norfolk Area North Norfolk Lynn News and County Press 24 April 1915 00:00 The Fife and Forfar Regiment billeted in North Norfolk Area North Norfolk Lynn News and County Press 24 April 1915 00:00 The Lovat Scouts billeted in North Norfolk Area North Norfolk Lynn News and County Press 14 May 1915 00:00 Hunstanton U.D.C. requested to supply water for 470 Horses, this was done by 'T' ing into the Heacham Supply at Redgate Hill Hunstanton/Heacham Lynn News and County Press 24 May 1915 00:00 C Squadron of the Lovat Scouts billeted all over the town, including the Town Hall Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press
25 April 1915 00:00 Lovat Scouts spent the night at Kirtington (Terrington?) St Clements Terrington St Clements Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 26 April 1915 00:00 Arrival at Houghton Hall Houghton Hall Norfolk Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 28 April 1915 00:00 We moved here on Monday having spent Sat night at Kirkton Nr Boston and Kirkington St Clements for Sunday night. Houghton Hall Norfolk Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 1 May 1915 00:00 "Another YMCA Marquee to be erected to hold 300 men in Naval or Military uniform. Size 75ft x 30 ft" Lynn News and County Press 5 May 1915 00:00 "Scottish Concert - an exceedingly interesting Scottish concert, organised by Sgt Major Ross was given in the school room on Wednesday by "E" Squadron of the Lovat Scouts, stationed in the village.Before the concert (in kilts and plaids and with their pipes decorated with the Fraser Tartan gave a number of selections in the playground. The programme consisted of bagpipe and violin selections, Highland reels, sword dances, and songs in Gaelic and English. The following took part in the concert, Lieut ?Belmont?, Br Campbell, Sgt Major Ross, Sgts McIntyre, Campbell and McKay, Piper A McKenzie, Ptes Young, G McRae, G McKay and A W McLeatte, Sterling-Smith, R Taylor, and the squadron pipers. Two songs by special request were given by Miss Dewar, Mrs McNeil accompanied the songs. Great Massingham Lynn News and County Press 8th May 1915 8 May 1915 00:00 Check date, should be nearer August A Concert and Dance was organised by Lovat Scout's in the Village Hall, N.C.O's and Officers gave an evening of Dance and Song to thank the residents for their hospitality. They had been in the village for 4 months and we're now going to war. "E" Squadron was saying goodbye. Major the Hon. T.M.Campbell thanked all for making it a memorable concert. Great Massingham Lynn News and County Press 8th May 1915 8 May 1915 00:00 Highland Mounted Brigade stationed in Heacham Heacham Lynn News and County Press 8 May 1915 00:00 Highland Mounted Brigade gave an evening of music at public hall Heacham Lynn News and County Press 8 May 2015 00:00 Free use of Recreation Ground given to the Lovat's. Scottish Concert at Union Church arranged by Rev. Bonnelli (Lovat's) Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 15 May 1915 00:00 YMCA Concert presided by Lord Lovat and Rev. James Bonnelli (Lovat's) the Brigade Chaplin Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 15 May 1915 00:00 Lovat Scout's musical evening at Union Chapel Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 22 May 1915 00:00 YMCA Sing Song by both Soldiers and Officers of the Lovat Scout's the latter included Lieut. Bowhill, Capt Rome and Sgt MacDonald. Plus Cyclists Peters, Dvr Fulcher, Pte Mellor, Dvr Machpherson, Trp Van Zeller, Cyclist Stinchcrombe, Pte McKenzie, Sgt Cummins, Dvr Fraser, Trp Kay, and Piper McMillion Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 29 May 1915 00:00 A musical evening by the Lovat Scout's organised by Capt. Campbell. Pipers were in full Highland dress. Great Massingham Lynn News and County Press 29 May 1915 00:00 Mr G.H.A.Northcote, Secretary of YMCA, inspected and announced that Hunstanton's YMCA was the best of 70 in East Anglia. Also that the volunteers running it were worthy of high praise. Rev James Bonnelli and Major H.A.Cope presided. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press Unknown The 2 L.S. were all collected in Houghton Park living in tents Houghton Hall Norfolk Major K Mc Corquodales MSS (Corkey's) notes 5 June 1915 00:00 "Lord Lovat's Scouts have recently visited Docking Common digging trenches etc. The pipers accompanied the troops. Numbers of people collected and watched the soldiers." Docking Common Lynn News and County Press Sat 5th June 1915 5 June 1915 00:00 Concert at YMCA Marquee held in aid of R.S.P.C.A. Fund for wounded Horses. Lord Lovat was unable to attend, but donated 2 gns, other Lovat Scouts gave items for sale or auction. 10 Guineas after expenses was raised. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 12 June 1915 00:00 The 5th Sing Song at YMCA military marquee, H.C. Ibberson presided and later Major K.L.MacDonald proved to be a genial and popular Chairman. Lieut. A.H.Bowhill contributed during the evening. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 12 June 1915 00:00 The Lynn News praises the Marquee, as is always in use, run by Lady Volunteers, some of whom are Lovat Scout Wives Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 19 June 1915 00:00 YMCA had their weekly sing song on Wednesday evening. Major Allhusen presided and Brigadier Major H.A.Cape, Lieut. A.H.Bowhill and Trooper Mackenzie were soloists. Major Allhusen thanked the performers and expressed a fond farewell to Major Cape on leaving for the front. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 26 June 1915 00:00 Test call for Lovat Scout's on Tuesday evening. All Scouts from the area 'mustered' to test the 'call' response. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 26 June 1915 00:00 Lovat Scouts performing songs at St Edmunds Club Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 3 July 1915 00:00 Tug of war at YMCA for troops, ends in a win for 'D' Squadron of Lovat Scout's. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 10 July 1915 00:00 Local Commissions of 1st Lovat Scouts - G.H.Bates and R. MacIntyre to be 2nd Lieutenants. 2nd Lovat Scouts - Sgt Cavers and Sgt Kerr to be 2nd Lieutenants Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 10 July 1915 00:00 YMCA, Weds' evening, bid farewell to Capt. and Adjutant C. C. Rome. Lady Lovat played the piano and Rev. Donald McDonald presided. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 13 July 1917 00:00 The death of Trooper Haggart from accidental burns Salonica In Loving Memory card printed by his brother John Haggart 17 July 1915 00:00 A special performance was given by the "Reversibles" at the Sandringham Hotel. It was the officers send off for a fellow officer who was going to the Front. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 17 July 1915 00:00 Miltary Funeral of Pte D.G.Griffiths of the Lovat Scouts Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 24 July 1915 00:00 11th Concert at the YMCA - Capt. Bernard Neame was Chairman. Songs by Lieut. A.H.Bowhill, L/Cpl Van Zeller, the Rev M.F.Bell and Mr G.H.Drew. Lady Lovat played the piano. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 31 July 1915 00:00 Red Cross Hospital for wounded soldiers - car rides were laid on by residents - plus Mrs Fraser-Tyler who was here with her husband Capt. J.F.Fraser-Tyler a Lovat Scout Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 7 August 1915 00:00 Lovat Scout Trooper Donald MacGillivray was charged with assault on a servant girl at Helhoughton on 2nd August, ( court proceedings not yet found) Fakenham Lynn News and County Press 7 August 1915 00:00 Lord Lovat addressed a public meeting on this day (1st anniversary of the start of the war). Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 7 August 1915 00:00 YMCA as usual had a large crowd. Rev. J.Amos and Capt. J.F.Fraser-Tyler presided. Lovat Scout turns were by L/Cpl Van Zeller, Lieut. A.H. Bowhill, Trp Kay and L/Cpl Raitt. Lord Lovat thanked all. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 14 August 1915 00:00 Military Marquee concert - Major K.L.MacDonald now appointed Brigadier, General Lovat Presided. Mr G.H.Drew got an "encore" for his rendition of 'Requiem', his accompanists were Mrs Flecknoe, Mrs Drew and Miss K. Pull Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 15 August 1915 00:00 A three week course in field geometry and engineering including trench digging and mining. Brightlingsea Essex Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 21 August 1915 00:00 Whist and Dancing Show. Fife and Forfar Yeomanry plus Lovat Scout's attended. Tables were laid out in Pavillion in the Park, Pte MacDonald of 1st Lovat Scout's, Pte Benton of Forfar Yeomanry and Pte Barkas won prizes as did many local residents. Sgt Maclauchlan thanked the Docking Ladies for coming. Docking Lynn News and County Press Unknown ? Could it have been reported in Lynn News? General Sir Horace Smith Dorrien came and inspected the Regiment and wished us goodbye, and on the 6th Sept we left for Devonport with all and Norfolk friends to see us off" Houghton Hall Norfolk Major K Mc Corquodales MSS (Corkey's) notes Unknown A Lovat Scout appeared to have committed suicide by jumping off Whitefriars Bridge - cause of death, by drowning. Norwich Lynn News and County Press 25 August 2015 00:00 Great Massingham - On the Wednesday 25th August 1915 , 'E' Sqdn of the 1/2nd Lovat Scouts, were leaving for the Front, so they held a very memorable Concert in the School Hall. This was to thank the people of the village for their hospitality over the last 4 months that they had been there. The concert was arranged by Major. Hon. T.M. Campbell and was appreciated by the residents. Great Massingham Lynn News and County Press Saturday 28th August 28 August 1915 00:00 An excellent evening of Concert at the YMCA, Lord and Lady Lovat attended along with Lieut. A.H.Bowhill, Mr G.H.Drew and L/Cpl Raitt Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 28 August 1915 00:00 Promotion of a number of 2nd Lovat Scouts (no names given) Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 28 August 1915 00:00 Large attendance at YMCA for Sunday Service, Rev. J. McDonald of Lewis (Hebrides) took the service and Pte Watson was presenter. Hunstanton Lynn News and County Press 6 September 1915 06:40 "...left Hunstanton Station at 6.40 in company of Cpl. Crawford L/Cpl Mc Leary & Sim and Sgt Black. We got a very hearty send off from the Hunstanton people. The barriers were crowded with people mostly of the weaker sex. We had a very happy time for the last eighteen weeks in Hunstanton and feel really sad parting with our friends there. The ladies (God Bless them) of Hunstanton provided us on the station with tea & buns. Then the Bugle sounded "fall in" and we scrambled aboard. We are off at last amid very hearty cheering from all sides. We shall never forget Hunstanton. We were a very happy crowd in the carriage at least outwardly; probably our appearance behind our thoughts. For my own part the future does not worry me. What makes me feel sad is the thought of parting with such good friends and pals at that lovely seaside little town in Norfolk - the scene of many a happy hour spent besporting in the sea or enjoying a sun bath." Hunstanton Diary contents sent to Miss C Grant Vallary Lochmaddy 7 September 1915 00:00 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease writes from a train referring to Highland Mounted Brigade leaving the day before. Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease 8 September 2015 00:00 The whole brigade was on the SS Andoria, a Cunard, and we took up the whole ship and we sailed away on the morning of 8th September." SS Andania Major K Mc Corquodales MSS (Corkey's) notes 11 September 1915 00:00 2nd Lieutentant Pease writes about Bomb throwing practice into zig zag trenches on board ship. SS Andania Letters of 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Pease