The Man Who Shod War Horses

Speaker: Martin Jones
WW1 Horses

Please note that there is no evening meeting in November.

This meeting is a daytime meeting at at the same venue as November 2024; The Storey in Lancaster.

Martin Jones recounts the story of John Westhead, Blacksmith killed in France 1916. Told from family letters and documents discovered in 2014. It is the family's story from pre-war life to coping with the loss of a father and husband after the war.

Martin is raising money for British Legion Poppy Appeal and in 2024 presented a cheque for £900 which he raised by giving his talk. The branch will be making a contribution from branch funds to Martin's appeal.

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.

Event organiser: Lancashire (North) branch
11 November 2025 11:00 to 11 November 2025 13:00
The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster. LA1 1TH
Branch contacts
Paul Conlon
(Secretary)
Email Paul Conlon
Iain Adams
(Branch Chairman)
Email Iain Adams

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