Upcoming Events

Mountains, Mules and Malaria—Soldiering with the British Salonika Force 1915-18

A visit to Gallipoli, Troy and Istanbul

A visual record of historic Turkey 

The Iolaire Disaster

A tragedy, that took the lives of a large number of Scottish sailors who had, so far, survived the Great War 

Somme 110th Anniversary, 1 July 2026 — commemorative services in France

A series of ceremonies across the battlefield throughout the day. 

Mobilization. The 18 Days 5-22 August 1914

The preparation, organisation and despatch of the thousands of men of the BEF to face the battles to come. 

The French on the Somme

More to it than Tanks: The Battle of Cambrai – Nov-Dec 1917

How important was artillery at the Battle of Cambrai 

Logistic Support in the BEF

Logistic Support in the BEF 

President’s Conference: SOMME 110

Join us at the Army & Navy Club on Pall Mall – one of London’s most distinguished private members’ clubs – for a day of expert talks marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. 

Nursing The Enemy

Nursing the enemy, and how they were treated by our medical staff 

The Great War And The Silent Screen

The Great War On The Big Screen 

Stockbroker Battalion; 10th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers

The story of the Stockbroker Battalion, the first of the Pals. 

Sea Soldiers - The Royal Naval Division at War 1914-1918

An overview of the Royal Naval Division throughout the First World War 

The Russian Expeditionary Force in France and Macedonia 1916-1918

The Story of 40,000 Russian soldiers sent to fight in France, Macedonia and Salonika.  

The action at Sheikh Sa'id, November 1914