Recent and the latest news from the Western Front Association
BBC reports on Sopwith Strutter replica’s test flights
The BBC has featured the remarkable story of Sophie, the Sopwith 1½ Strutter replica built by the Aviation Preservati...
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We're Looking for a New Editor for The Bulletin
The Western Front Association is seeking a new editor for our member magazine, The Bulletin. This is an exciting oppo...
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Retiring after 19 years.... thanks for all your work, Ralph
After an incredible 19 years as Editor of The Bulletin, (his first Bulletin was number 75 in June 2006) Ralph Lomas i...
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TrenchMapper keeps on expanding - 10,000 maps now available
The Western Front Association's cutting-edge portal 'TrenchMapper' which was launched in 2022 with less than 1,000 ma...
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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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