Upcoming Events

Story of Sir Thomas Lipton’s visit to Serbia 1915

Gommecourt 1916

"lack of offensive spirit" is a highly controversial accusation . was it justified or not at Gommecourt? 

Balloons on the Western Front

Men in observation balloons have a particularly strong claim to be the unsung heroes of the Great War.  

Wartime Cartooning - A legacy of laughter

Looking at the lasting effect of cartoons in the Great War. 

Winston's Little Army…Aspects of the Royal Naval Division

I'm out; Escape from German POW camps in WW1

What was life like as a prisoner of war? 

For every sailor afloat, every soldier at the front: Princess Mary's Christmas Gift 1914

Princess's remarkable Christmas gifts of 1914 

TBD

Usually a mince pie is available at this meeting 

Lieutenant General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston: 'A slashing man of action' at the Somme.

Elaine McFarland will re-examine the reputation of the controversial general from West Kilbride - and his performance at the Battle of the Somme.  

The Rocky Road to Trench Warfare

AGM and Members' Contributions

AGM and Members' Contributions 

Kitchener before the Great War, 1850-1913

Lord Kitchener’s military career prior to the First World War was lengthy and varied.  

Christmas Social

A social event with like minded friends 

Scapa Flow - Salvaging the Imperial German Navy

includes our annual Christmas social event 

Air VCs - Who and Why?

19 Victoria Crosses were awarded to British and Commonwealth airmen in the First World War. This is their story.