News from The Western Front Association in 2025.

Burial and re-dedication ceremonies in June
The JCCC (otherwise known as 'The War Detectives') have announced the following ceremonies will be taking place in Ju...
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From Bolton to Basel: Cycling the Western Front
Four Rivingtonians embark on a 634-mile journey to honour Bolton First World War fallen and support local charities....
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Outwitted by the British Secret Service, by Captain von Rintelen
The 'I Was There!' episodes which are being narrated by WFA volunteers cover many aspects of the Great War. Although...
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Blair Swannell: rugby star who fell at Gallipoli to be honoured on forth...
The sporting achievements and military sacrifice of Blair Swannell, who represented both the British and Irish Lions...
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Clickable contents listing for 'I Was There!' developed
Many members are enjoying the 'I Was There!' series of narrations and videos which appear on The Western Front Associ...
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Burial and re-dedication ceremonies in April and May
For those who are going to be out on the Western Front in April and May, there are a number of commemoration services...
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Another move for a WW1 War Memorial: The L&Y Railway Carriage and Wagon...
Originally unveiled just after the end of the war, a memorial to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railwaymen of the com...
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Century-old war trophy discovered: German howitzer found in Vancouver
A fascinating piece of First World War history has emerged from beneath the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) grounds...
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I Was There! Newest episode published
The latest video from the 'I Was There!' series has just been published. In this series of videos we are 'voicing' th...
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First World War graffiti: Voices preserved in stone
A recent feature in The Past magazine explores a lesser-known aspect of First World War heritage—the thousands of ins...
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Sir Thomas Bradford's Medals Return to Durham
BBC News, North East and Cumbria reports that the medals of Sir Thomas Bradford, the only survivor of the remarkable...
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Dates announced for 2025 WWI Symposium in Kansas City, USA
Beyond the Trenches: Indirect Approaches and Irregular Warfare in WWI Friday 24 – Saturday 25 October 2025 The Nation...
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