Tall tales or real history?

Speaker: Andy Stuart
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Stuart's Grandad, Arthur Walton, enlisted in Trafalgar Square on 17th August 1914 at the age of 16. Why? When he died in 1972, he left a bunch of unbelievable tales. But what if they're true? 'Bottles with gold nuggets floating in them.' 'Shamrock cap-badged Russians?' 'We stole a train to escape the Bolsheviks', 'Liverpool Jail', and why 'Cosher' Walton? These tales are from Stuart’s books. During this talk he will compare them with real history ... to see if they could actually be true.

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: Norfolk branch
4 August 2026 19:30 to 4 August 2026 21:30
White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST
Branch contacts
Rob Burkett
(Branch Chairman)
Email Rob Burkett
Bob Kerry
(Branch Secretary)
Email Bob Kerry

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