Ep376 – War Memorials in Devon – Dr Todd Gray
From Mentioned in Dispatches by Dr Tom Thorpe
February 1, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
Dr Todd Gray discusses his book on the Great War memorials in Devon and their significance.
In this episode of the Western Front Association’s Mentioned in Dispatches, historian Dr Todd Gray discusses his award-winning book Lest Devon Forgets. The book explores the creation, meaning and controversies surrounding the county’s Great War memorials, shedding light on how communities in the wake of the conflict grappled with loss, identity and memory. Published by Stevens Books.
People in this episode
Host: Dr Tom Thorpe
Guest: Dr Todd Gray
Topics covered
- war memorials
- Devon
- Great War
- community identity
- memory
- historical controversies
Keywords
- war memorials
- Devon
- Great War
- historian
- community
- identity
- memory
- Lest Devon Forgets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Western Front Association, Stevens Books
Books & works: Lest Devon Forgets
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