Heart of England branch
Welcome to the Heart of England branch of The Western Front Association
We meet at The Dormer Place Conference Centre, Leamington Spa, on every second Wednesday of each month.
Meetings start with branch business at 7.30 p.m. Speaker: 7:45p.m. Finish is normally by 9.15p.m. Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome.
The evening is £5 donation, which includes a raffle ticket. The raffle is drawn at the end of the evening.
We start with a cup of tea/coffee which may include a biscuit or two and some general friendly chit chat, so please arrive a little early if you can.
We have a good selection of speakers throughout the year and our programme is published in advance if you would like a copy.
Parking
There is some parking at the venue although it can be tight, there is on-road parking outside and St Peter's multi-storey car park next door.
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.
The Belgian Coast in World War I – an exploration by train, tram, foot and frites
Join us to hear more about Peter's inspired journey along the Belgian Coast.
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Gas! Protection against chemical weapons during the Great War
This talk will explain the main developments during the war and how thousands of lives were saved by the scientists who developed gas masks
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How the Welfare State developed during World War I
Join us for an interesting evening assessing the foundations of the Welfare State.
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A Battalion on the Somme (1/1st Bucks at Pozieres and Thiepval)
Join us for this fascinating talk about the 1/1st Bucks on the Somme.
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"Oh, What a Bostin War!” – Mobilisation & Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914.
Join us to discover the military reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country.
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Haig and his maps
Join us to find out more about these little known maps and their conservation.
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Douglas Haig: First Army Commander at the Battle of Loos 1915
Join us as we continue to discover more about Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig.
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The 63rd (Naval) Division in the Battle of the Ancre
The 63rd (Naval) Division, formed in 1914 from naval reservists, had served as infantry at Antwerp and in Gallipoli.
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