The Western Front Association is delighted to be hosting the London Pride Conference on 15 June. The event aims to provide a thorough exploration of the history and influence of the London Territorials during the years 1908 to 1921. 
The London Pride Conference provides an opportunity for the authors of an edited volume of the same name, due to be published by Helion & Co in 2025, to share some of the initial research from their chapters.
Book places on the London Pride Conference 2024 events page.
We are delighted that the conference is also sponsored by Helion & Co.
AGENDA
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09.30 |
Doors open. Registration |
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10.00-10.3 |
Welcome and Keynote. Professor Gary Sheffield, President of The Western Front Association ‘London Pride Revisited?: Territorials in the Two World Wars’ – Continuity and Change. |
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10.30-11.30 |
Session 1 |
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Panel 1A. Operations and Tactic Chair: Richard Hendry |
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Mark Jones |
Resurrecting the Rangers: Attrition, Adaptation and Innovation in 12/Londons from the Frezenberg Ridge to the Gommecourt Salient |
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Tom Smith |
London’s Slag Heap Victory: Reclaiming tactical success at Loos |
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Colin Taylor |
‘The fighting spirit and endurance of both officers and men was beyond all praise.’ The ‘blooding’ of 173rd Brigade (58th (London) Division) on the Western Front May-June 1917 |
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Panel 1B. The London Territorials in ‘side shows’. Chair: Charles Fair |
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Adam Prime |
Amritsar, Afghanistan and Cholera: The 1/25th County of London Cyclists in India 1916-1919 |
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Clive Harris |
London Territorials in Gallipoli |
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Jake Gasson |
But we had been bored – bored stiff': The 60th (2/2nd London) Division and the Psychological Demands of Soldiering on the Macedonian Front, December 1916 – June 1917 |
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11.30-11.50 |
Coffee |
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11.50-13.05 |
Session 2 |
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Panel 2A. Performance and the Learning Process Chair: TBC |
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Richard Hendry |
One more push? The 47th Division in battle on the Western Front, 1915-1918 - performance, development and reputation |
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Tom Thorpe |
The learning process at the unit level: enhancing operational efficiency as suggested by the raiding performance of infantry battalions within the 56th (London) Division during the Great War. |
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Glyn Taylor |
58th Division’s performance in the March Retreat 1918 |
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Dennis Williams |
Battlegroup on the Western Front: 90 Brigade and combined arms operations in the 100 Days |
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Panel 2B. London Territorials and the Changing Face of War Chair: TBC |
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John Peaty |
London Electrical Engineers during the Great War |
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Charles Fair |
The Changing Character of the London Territorial Force 1914-18: The case of the 19th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (St. Pancras) |
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Jon Davy |
London Regiment and the RFC |
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Stephen Sandford |
The London Irish at Peace and War 1908-1915 |
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13.05-14.00 |
Lunch |
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14.00-15.15 |
Session 3 |
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Panel 3A – Medicine, Ministering and Morale Chair: Tom Thorpe |
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Bradford Waters |
Medical Challenges of the 60th (2/2nd London) Division |
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Stephanie Linden |
Psychological casualties of the London Regiment/Shell Shock in the London Regiment |
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Peter Howson |
Chaplains to the Soldiers of London |
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Stephen Manning |
Theatre of War: An examination of the role of Concert Parties in the London Territorials |
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Panel 3B – London Territorials and Society Chair: Charles Fair |
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Tim Halstead |
The London TF and London Schools in the Great War |
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Sarah Paterson |
The Hazeley Wail, Fusilier Whispers and Bleatings: An examination of the periodical publications produced by units of the London Territorial Force |
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Harry Potter |
Alexander Paterson and the Bermondsey Battalion |
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Michael Orr |
The men who sailed in the Australind: A Study of the 1st Battalion 28th London Regiment (Artists Rifles) |
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15.15-15.35 |
Tea |
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15.35-16.30 |
Plenary session: Q&A |
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Please note
This conference schedule may be subject to change.
Additional event details and how to book is available on the London Pride Conference 2024 events page.