Recent and the latest news from the Western Front Association
One map out of 10,000, and how it tells a story
With over 10,000 maps now available on TrenchMapper, we just want to pick one particular map out and show how it tell...
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Ceremonies on the Somme: Houston Wallace and Nine Brave Men Memorials Ba...
On 22 July, rededication ceremonies will be held in Bazentin, France to commemorate the restoration of two memorials....
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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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