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Expert talks, guided walks, military research and bespoke battlefield tours from West Sussex to the places where history happened.

Military History brought to life through

People, Places and Stories.

What we offer:

Book a Talk

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Explore our extensive range of military history and general history talks designed for groups and organisations.

Each illustrated talk lasts for around 45 mins and provides the opportunity for questions

Explore our Talks

Join a local walk

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We offer a range of local history walks in Sussex and surrounding counties that can be booked either as private group events or as public events on specific dates.

Explore our Local Walks

Visit the Battlefield

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Bespoke tours to the Battlefields of the First and Second World War designed to meet your personal requirements.

We offer tours within the UK and overseas tailored to your requirements

Plan a battlefield visit

Research a Relative

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Whilst it is relatively easy to find service records of relatives, we can help you to understand what they really mean and how to piece together information to reveal the story of your relative’s military service.

Make a Research Enquiry

Why Choose

So, What Happened?

So, What happened? brings history to life by connecting people with the stories and places that shaped the past.

Through engaging talks, guided historical walks, military research and battlefield tours, the business aims to make history accessible, personal and memorable.

Customers choose So, What happened? for expert knowledge, professional delivery and a distinctive focus on the human stories behind historical events.

Whether discovering a local community, tracing a relative’s military service or exploring a battlefield, every experience is designed to answer one simple question: So, what happened?

Discover Our Approach