The Infantry Pioneers of WW1
Speaker: Andrew Byford
A remarkable story of the men who answered the call to arms. Many skilled tradesmen who built and fought on the Western Front. Battalions containing Blacksmiths, Carpenters and Miners who transformed the battlefield fortifying the trenches, keeping the roads clear and repaired, and even operating the trench railway systems. When out of line they were kept busy building and repairing many camps that housed the men who were training and/or ‘at rest’.
LEWES TOWN HALL, FISHER STREET entrance
Upstairs, or by lift, turn left.
A donation of £5 is appreciated.
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: Sussex branch
9 October 2026 19:00 to 9 October 2026 21:00
1st Floor Lecture Room, Lewes Town Hall, Lewes Town Hall, High St, Lewes, BN7 2QS
Branch contacts
Paul Prendergast
(Branch Chairman)
(Branch Chairman)
