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, and any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

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.  We are currently providing hot drinks and water 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.

We look forward to welcoming you to our branch meetings

Upcoming Essex branch events
02 910 2026 10Th Essex
14 October 2026
Essex branch

Infantry Kit Before and After 1914

The British soldier had an effective uniform and means of carrying good kit in 1914. How did this evolve and what changed during the War?

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Marconi 2
11 November 2026
Essex branch

Marconi and Hoffman 1914-1945

How did key local industries gear up for the demands on industrial warfare in two World Wars?

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02 12 2026 VC
9 December 2026
Essex branch

Air VCs - Who and Why?

19 Victoria Crosses were awarded to British and Commonwealth airmen in the First World War. This is their story.

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SMS Emden 2
13 January 2027
Essex branch

The War In The Far East

We know about the Western Front and other Theatres. This is a 1914 trip to the Far East

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POW Book
10 February 2027
Essex branch

"I'm Out! Escape From POW Camps in Germany"

Just how hard was it for POW's to make the elusive "Home Run" after escaping

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Lt Col R Peel
10 March 2027
Essex branch

The War Service of Lt. Col, Ralph Peel, DSO & 2 Bars

The story of a brave officer that served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front with great distinction

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Cambrai Memorial
14 April 2027
Essex branch

The 1917 Memorials

1917 saw major actions that resulted in many BEF fallen with no known grave. How were they remembered?

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Verdun 2
9 June 2027
Essex branch

Verdun 1917: The French Hit Back

After 1916 the French wished to continue the momentum gained towards the end of 1916 at Verdun.

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Lionel Dunsterville
8 December 2027
Essex branch

"Stalky's Forlorn Hope: The Story of Dunsterforce and its Commander"

A look at a little known "sideshow" by British troops in the area of the Caspian Sea, with a link to Kipling

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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