Upcoming Events

No bullets & blood

About half of the 1914 workforce became involved the war in a military capacity but the home population as well as the military personnel still needed to be clothed and fed 

The Spy Who Disappeared

A true story of espionage, banditry and derring-do in Transcaspia and the Caucasus. 

Canadian Pilots of the Great War

The lives of 3 Canadian Pilots including 2 VCs 

The CWGC Non-commemoration project

CWGC "Every name we recover is a person no longer forgotten" 

Malta-Nurse of the Mediterranean

Malta earned the title ‘nurse of the Mediterranean’ 

Mud, blood and bandages

The development of Battlefield Medical Services in WW1 

Life in the Trenches

What was life really like in the trenches? 

The development of aeroplanes and their initial uses in 1914 and early 1915

Gertrude Bell

What has Gertrude Bell to do with WW1 , now is your turn to learn all 

Shield and Protect, The History of the Essex Yeomanry

Essex's own cavalry unit, later artillery, and its military history in two world wars 

Observers with the Royal Flying Corps

Lost Opportunity – 22 August 1914

How the Battle of the Ardennes on 22 August 1914 had consequences for the whole war 

Remembering Bungo: An appreciation of the life and career of Field Marshal Lord Byng of Vimy.

Join us for “Remembering Bungo: The Life and Career of Field Marshal Lord Byng of Vimy” — a fascinating talk exploring the man behind the legend. Praised by historian John Terraine as “a lovely man and a fine general,” Byng led with distinction on the Western Front and later served Britain with honour. The talk also reveals his ties to Essex, his friendships, and his devoted partnership with Lady Byng. A compelling evening for anyone interested in history, leadership, or the human side of a great soldier. 

Haig’s Command Strategy

Three key elements of Haig's and the BEF's First World War doctrine and command philosophy.  

EDINBURGH 1916 - The Night The Zeppelin Came. A 110th anniversary talk

Ian Castle makes his debut in Edinburgh talking about the first Zeppelin raid on Scotland.