Essex branch

Welcome to the Essex branch of The Western Front Association. 

We meet at two venues, one every other month, meet from 7:30 for an 8pm start.

Please note that our meetings are always open to both members and non-members of the WFA. 

Hatfield Peverel: The Bar Area, The Village Hall, Maldon Rd, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2HP on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July September and November. 

Hornchurch: 'The Poppy Lounge', 1st Floor, Legion House (RBL Hornchurch Branch), 205 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3XT, on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December 

Car parking available onsite at Hatfield Peverel.

There is very limited parking at the actual venue in Hornchurch but ample nearby in public car park in Fentiman Way. This car park now charges for evening / overnight parking and no longer accepts cash. There is one machine that is pay-by-card and this is right by the entrance to the car-park. Payment by app is available.

The Branch has access to the British Legion Bar at Hornchurch but a bar is no longer available at Hatfield Peverel. We are currently providing hot drinks at Hatfield Peverel

We request an entrance donation £4.00. 

There is a book raffle at each meeting which helps support our memorial work, allowing us to assist in memorial development, principally, but not exclusively, in Essex.

For information we also have a Branch Facebook page, which is regularly updated. As you would expect this has a strong Essex focus.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

We look forward to welcoming you to our branch meetings

Upcoming Essex branch events
Talbot House
10 December 2025
Essex branch

Talbot House

This talk tells the story of Talbot House in 'Pop'

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Steve Bolton
14 January 2026
Essex branch

Total War and Women Footballers – The Dagenham Invincibles of World War 1

The story of the top women's football team in the First World War, a perfect start to this World Cup year

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Scan 20251012
11 February 2026
Essex branch

Once they were young: British Generals at the Battle of Omdurman, 1898

Where Did the First World War Leaders and Generals Learn Their "Trade"?

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11 March 2026
Essex branch

Shield and Protect, The History of the Essex Yeomanry

Essex's own cavalry unit, later artillery, and its military history in two world wars

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Jutland
8 April 2026
Essex branch

The Battle of Jutland - As Seen From Walthamstow

Walthamstow in East London was in Essex in 1916 and had no historic connection with the sea., yet many men from there served at Jutland

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L33 Wreck
13 May 2026
Essex branch

Maldon In The Great War

A talk about an Essex town and its Great War

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Prima Guerra Mondiale Nelle Trincee Avanzate 1916 This File Was Uploaded By Fondazione Luigi Micheletti Of Brescia In Cooperation With Italia Progetto Archin
8 July 2026
Essex branch

The Battles of the Isonzo

A huge part of the fighting on the Italian Front took place along the Isonzo River in several battles

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Wwi Hospital 1
12 August 2026
Essex branch

A Doctor At War

An absolutely fascinating story of an innovative doctor in the RAMC

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Branch details
Hornchurch and Hatfield Peverel as follows: The Poppy Lounge, 1st Floor, Legion House (RBL Hornchurch Branch), 205 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3XT and Meeting Room 2, The Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Perverel, CM3 2HP

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Branch contacts
Jim Kevany
(Branch Chairman)
Email Jim Kevany