Upcoming Events

Meeting an urgent need

Should a war widow be allowed to marry her husbands brother ? 

Christmas Meeting

H M Munitions Factory Gretna – The Human and Social Side

H M Munitions Factory Gretna – The Human and Social Side 

Member's Meeting

Branch Members own research and interests. 

On Sticky Wickets – The Life of Hon. Lionel Hallam Tennyson

Cricketer, Soldier and Bon Viveur, the life of Lionel Tennyson was once described as one long Cavalry Charge.  

Royal Naval Division Internment in Holland

17 North Shields men, of the Royal Naval Division, spent most of the WW1 as internees in Holland 

Welsh Warrior: Brigadier General Hubert Rees

“Thomas Chrisp MM Durham Light Infantry”

Jane will talk about Alnwick man Thomas Chrisp 

From OTC to OCB

The professionalisation of selection and training of junior temporary officers. 

AGM + Mobilization 1914

AGM followed by talk by Tony Bolton - Tony's talk will shed light onto the forces mobilized. 

Le Cateau - A Complete Re-evaluation

In this talk, Phil examines Smith Dorrien's defence of his actions and why he decided to stand and fight. 

Kitchener’s Volunteers go to War: Sulva August 1915

We've all heard of the 'Lancashire Landing' in Gallipoli but in this talk we hear about the Yorkshire landing 

Members' Afternoon

In January, we have our annual Members’ Afternoon. Details of talks to follow. 

A.G.M. Fighting For Hill 60 April 17th to May 7th 1915

An account of the 5th Division's brutal assault on Hill 60 from April 17 to May 7 1915, losing over 3,100 men. 

The Retreat from Mons

Why did the British Army retreat nearly 300 miles in August 1914