Upcoming Events

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) Enquiries Files.

Playing the Great Classical Game: Sir Edwin Lutyens and the Imperial War Graves Commission

Haig’s Command Strategy

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

Aviation in the Dardanelles and Gallipoli Campaigns

Honour & Tradition

The Road to Sarajevo: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the Balkan Origins of the First World War

Ireland's Memorial Records

A unique record of Ireland's Great War dead. 

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 

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