Upcoming Events

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. 

Great War in South-West Africa

German South West Africa, the 1st German colony to fall in WW1, was conquered in 1915 after a Boer rebellion. 

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 

The Imperial Camel Corps

They Think Its All Over. The Final Days, 27th September to 11th November 1918

In todays presentation Andy will be taking a closer look into events during the last 100 days of The Great War 

Art And Commemoration

How Art is used as a form of commemoration 

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

Focusing on the POW experience ‘Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner! British POWs in Germany, 1914-18' 

Battle of Jutland: a view from the 32nd Division

Battle of Jutland: a view from the 32nd Division 

Passchendaele Ceremony and Torchlight Procession

Commemorating the end of the Battle of Passchendaele 

Armistice Day in Ypres

Services, the Poppy Parade and the Last Post at the Menin Gate 

WFA Armistice Day Ceremony – Cenotaph and Guards Chapel

The WFA invites our members to attend the gathering at the Cenotaph in London 

Armistice ceremony at Tyne Cot Cemetery

Organised by the British Embassy with the municipality of Zonnebeke 

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.