Upcoming Events

Harwich Submarine Flotilla in the Great War

The story of the Royal Navy's first submarine campaign. 

Aussie Magazine and the Australian Corps in 1918-19

A Look at the popular magazine for Australian Troops 

1/25th County of London Cyclists

The 25th London Cyclists, a largely forgotten regiment. 

Emile Driant, First hero of Verdun

A Concept Vindicated: the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 1914

The opening stage of the Battle was on 8th December 1914 

John Chester: Cesari Battisti — Traitor or Martyr?

Room 40 Codes and Ciphers

Who were the first codebreakers? learn more about them and their impact on the war 

The Life and Service of Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston (Hunter Bunter)

David will tell of the life and service of Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston, and of his acievements and failiers throuout his militery career.. 

"They really are a wonderful lot". The Black Watch and Kitchener's Army.

As we near the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Dr Derek Patrick will share some of his research into the volunteers who enlisted with the famous Black Watch.  

Shaking General Monash’s Pedestal

Was the Battle of Hamel on 4 July 1918 the 'perfect battle' as often heralded? 

Quintinshill, 22nd May 1915; Britain's worst railway disaster

Kaiser Bill: The Man behind the Image' Kaiser Wilhelm II

The Russian Army in World War 1

Join us to look at the Russian Army during the Great War  

Members Night

A chance to display the many talents of our own Essex Branch members 

"Arf a Mo' Kaiser": How Tommy saved Britain's wartime mail order tobacco trade

Tabacco fundraising and the First World War.