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Welcome THE Christmas Truce continues to inspire and intrigue those who hear about the meeting of opposing troops in 1914 for an informal truce involving the singing of carols and exchange of gifts. On this site you'll find many first-hand accounts transcribed by our volunteers and other information about the truce - and also how you can get involved in this project. Read this overview of the truce for an introduction to the subject. Latest news... KEEP an eye on our blog for news about Operation Plum Puddings and also about events relating to the truce. You can download a copy of the remarkable Private Heath letter and, if you belong to a choral society, download a concert of Truce songs and extracts from letters.
Website editors: Alan Cleaver & Lesley Park |
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ABOUT THIS SITE Operation Plum Puddings aims to collate the many letters printed in UK regional papers from soldiers who took part in the Christmas Truce of 1914. These letters provide a unique first-hand account of the truce and we feel they should be collated and preserved for future generations. About 80 letters from 100 newspapers have been transcribed so far. Why not join us and play your part in this exciting and valuable project?
Editors: Alan Cleaver |
