Upcoming Events

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 

Battle of Arras: Dawn ceremony at the Wellington Tunnels

Commemorate the 109th anniversary of the battle that began beneath the streets of Arras. 

Battle of Arras: Ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Marking the 109th anniversary of the Canadian Corps’ capture of Vimy Ridge. 

The Royal Naval Division at Gavrelle

A look at 'sea soldiers' actions to take Gavrelle 

Travels With a Tiger – Riding the Western Front