Upcoming Events

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.  

The Accrington Pals and the battle for Serre

Much awaited talk by the very knowledgable owner of the Accrington Pals website 

Low flying ground attacks on the Western Front 1916-18

The development of Battlefield Air Support by the RFC on the Western Front between 1917 and 1918. 

An Independent RAF – Inspiration or Aberration?

The 2nd Leicesters in Mesopotamia

A presentation by Nigel Atters, looking at the 2nd Leicesters in Mesopotamia and Palestine 

‘Inside GHQ’ The Gallipoli Diary of Orlo Wiliams

James McCudden – Master Craftsman

The story of James McCudden, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM an English flying ace and among the most highly decorated airmen 

Lusitania

On the 7 May 1915 the RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat. 

Shot at Dawn

The Great War - Shot At Dawn 

The Zeebrugge Raid

A daring coast assault raid. 

A Battalion on the Somme (1/1st Bucks at Pozieres and Thiepval)

Join us for this fascinating talk about the 1/1st Bucks on the Somme.  

William Orpen and the Great war

William Orpen's perspective of the Great War through his memoir 

Facial Injuries

The Battle of Jutland - As Seen From Walthamstow

Walthamstow in East London was in Essex in 1916 and had no historic connection with the sea., yet many men from there served at Jutland 

The Royal Naval Division at Gavrelle

A look at 'sea soldiers' actions to take Gavrelle