Upcoming Events

On Sticky Wickets – The Life of Hon. Lionel Hallam Tennyson

Cricketer, Soldier and Bon Viveur, the life of Lionel Tennyson was once described as one long Cavalry Charge.  

Royal Naval Division Internment in Holland

17 North Shields men, of the Royal Naval Division, spent most of the WW1 as internees in Holland 

Welsh Warrior: Brigadier General Hubert Rees

“Thomas Chrisp MM Durham Light Infantry”

Jane will talk about Alnwick man Thomas Chrisp 

From OTC to OCB

The professionalisation of selection and training of junior temporary officers. 

AGM + Mobilization 1914

AGM followed by talk by Tony Bolton - Tony's talk will shed light onto the forces mobilized. 

Le Cateau - A Complete Re-evaluation

In this talk, Phil examines Smith Dorrien's defence of his actions and why he decided to stand and fight. 

Kitchener’s Volunteers go to War: Suvla August 1915

We've all heard of the 'Lancashire Landing' in Gallipoli but in this talk we hear about the Yorkshire landing 

Members' Afternoon

In January, we have our annual Members’ Afternoon. Details of talks to follow. 

A.G.M. The Young Lawrence

An exploration of the emotions that ignited this young scholar’s passion for Arabia and its people. 

The Retreat from Mons

Why did the British Army retreat nearly 300 miles in August 1914 

The War In The Far East

We know about the Western Front and other Theatres. This is a 1914 trip to the Far East 

January 27

Most of the work, Most of the Blame, None of the Credit - Platoon Commanders inthe Great War 

War Horse, The Real Thing.

The astonishing story of a First World War army officer and his trusted mount 

The rocky road to trench warfare

The Rocky Road to Stalemate: How and why the First World War descended so quickly into trench warfare