Upcoming Events

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. 

Remembering Bungo - The life and career of Field Marshal Lord Byng of Vimy

Four Heroes of Verdun

Giant: Lloyd George’s Welsh General the Life & Careers of Major General Sir Ivor Philipps DSO KCB MP

The fascinating story of Lloyd George’s Welsh General 

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 his 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  

Raiders on the Battlefield

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 Kilt At War: The story of the Highland Soldier at War

'Trowels and Trenches - Archaeology in the Great War

'Trowels and Trenches - Archaeology in the Great War