Upcoming Events

Infantry Kit Before and After 1914

The British soldier had an effective uniform and means of carrying good kit in 1914. How did this evolve and what changed during the War? 

Lechlade and the Great War, 1914-18

Great War experiences of a Cotswold village 

Ordnance: The End, The Beginning and the Great War

Sudan campaign 1882-1898 linking to future Great War Generals

What were the early experiences of some of the Great War Generals such as Haig?  

Ten Decisions That Settled the Campaign to the Marne 1914

What turned the tide in 1914? 

Be Careful of a Court Martial

The fascinating diary of Lancashire teacher and officer, Norman Holden 

Most of the Work, Most of the Blame, None of the Credit – Platoon commanders in the Great War

Looking at the contributions of Subalterns in the Great War.  

In the care of St Dunstans: Private Richard Horner's story

Blind Veterans 

On to Aleppo

what happened in 1918 in Palestine, Trans Jordan and Syria? 

Lest We Forget: Commemoration & care of WW1 dead buried in the UK

An overview of the commemoration and care experienced by First World War dead buried in the United Kingdom. 

German Warbirds

Find out about the German air force, from those who were there 

I’m Out! Escape from German POW Camps, 1914-18

I’m Out! Escape from German POW Camps, 1914-18 

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The War of the Flowers

Join us to find out how and why the poppy and the cornflower became symbols of remembrance and those who made it part of our national symbol.  

Marconi and Hoffman 1914-1945

How did key local industries gear up for the demands on industrial warfare in two World Wars?