Walking Wartime Britain

Former Royal Marine Arthur Williams walks across Britain to learn about World War II, and he begins his adventure in the port city of Liverpool.

Arthur travels to South Devon to learn about the various wartime visitors that wound up in the region, including thousands of London's evacuee children.

Arthur starts his walk at St Paul’s Cathedral, which became the iconic symbol of the blitz, before learning how the blackout affected London’s nightlife.

Arthur learns about the secret operations that occurred in Hampshire during the war, including secret factories that helped assemble aircraft.

Arthur’s walks unearth tales of bravery, sacrifice and ingenuity as he discovers the heroes and forgotten locations that steered the nation to victory.

Arthur’s journey ends in South Wales, the industrial heartland of wartime Britain, where he learns about barrage balloons that protected the docks and the story of the Bevin Boys.