Upcoming Events

Lloyd George's War

The story of Lloyd George's role in the Great War. 

From Southern England to the Somme (25th Anniversary Meeting of the East Kent Branch)

Comparing the landscapes of the Somme to Southern England. 

Sarajevo 1914

The Law of Unintended Consequences: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the Balkan Origins of the First World War 

Steve Smith: A talk on Three Norfolk Heroes

Looking at 3 men who served in the 9th Bn Norfolk Regiment who wrote diaries and memoirs. 

More on silver badges

The history of the Silver War Badge from its inception in 1916 and its development through to the last issue in 1923 and its legacy. 

Four Heroes of Verdun

From No Mans Land To Field Hospital

We hear of what happens if you are are wounded in action, how you are rescued, transported, and treated by the medics 

Searching For Llandudno's Fallen

Adrian will tell of is quest to visit all of the 33 names listed on Llandudno's memorial. 

Most of the Work, Most of the Blame, None of the Credit. Platoon Commanders in the Great War

Naïve and ignorant public school boys or pivotal battlefield managers of 1917/18? 

ONLINE: Austria-Hungary in Cartoonists' Crosshairs

Propaganda is an area that we rarely touch on. In this presentation Jesse Alexander will remedy this in what will be a fascinating talk on a neglected area 

Smith Dorrien and the Mons Campaign

Gas! Protection against chemical weapons during the Great War

This talk will explain the main developments during the war and how thousands of lives were saved by the scientists who developed gas masks 

The Raid on Zeebrugge

Over 200 medals earned within an hour. This talk explains why  

Once they were young: British Generals at the Battle of Omdurman, 1898

Where Did the First World War Leaders and Generals Learn Their "Trade"? 

The Great War on the Silent Screen

Popular cinema depictions of the Great War on the big screen