Upcoming Events

The U-Boat Campaign 1914-18 - The Inside Story

This talk shows how the German U-boat became the commerce raider of the war and how it ended in failure. 

'Ralph' Peel - From Suvla Bay to Victory

Clive returns to tell us about Lt-Col William Ralph Peel and his incredible wartime life 

The Royal Navy and the Dardanelles

Urged by Churchill, the Royal Navy failed to force the Dardanelles, leading to a tragic Army campaign. 

For King and Country - Patriotism on the Home Front

Great War patriotism played a significant role on the Home Front. Learn the effects how effective it was 

Nottinghamshire Industry in the Great War

Grant Cullen will look at industry in Nottinghamshire during the Great War 

James McCudden, VC

One of the most highly decorated airmen in British military history 

Faith and Superstition in the Trenches

The Menin Gate 100 Years

Introduction to the CWGC, the Menin Gate pre and post WW1, its design and completion and how it is today 

The Roles of Women in Britain 1914-18

The war years changed which roles women fulfilled 

The Great War - Crimson Fields

Front Line Nurses and Surgeons 

The Royal Artillery 1914-15

The Royal Artillery 1914-15 

Verdun 1917: The French Hit Back

After 1916 the French wished to continue the momentum gained towards the end of 1916 at Verdun. 

The Battle of Asiago 15 June 1918

In this talk, Dale will be looking at the events of the Battle of Asiago on 15 June 1918 

Verdun 1917: The French Hit Back

We are delighted to welcome Christina back, she will speak about one of the truly epic battles of the war 

'We dusted them off good' The German Army on the Somme 1916 - 1918