TrenchMapper: How we do it

TrenchMapper: How we do it

It is often asked 'how exactly do you do it' when it comes to the identification of the current locations of aerial p...

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The Western Front Association: Membership subs

The Western Front Association: Membership subs

Dear fellow members I am writing to advise you of a situation which has developed over the past few years and to ask...

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The First Royal Naval VC goes under the hammer

The First Royal Naval VC goes under the hammer

A collection of Great War medals, including the first Victoria Cross awarded to a sailor, is expected to fetch £2m at...

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Remembering the Great War Church Huts of Seaford Camp

Remembering the Great War Church Huts of Seaford Camp

From September 1914 to the end of the Great War and beyond Seaford hosted two large training camps (North Camp and So...

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Announcing our First World War Project with Prizes for 12 to 14-year-olds

Announcing our First World War Project with Prizes for 12 to 14-year-olds

Project with Prizes for 12-14 year olds Newspapers were very important during the First World War. Because there was...

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I Was There!: Another video published

I Was There!: Another video published

Our series of 'I Was There!' videos on the WFA's YouTube channel continue to receive 'rave reviews'. The current chap...

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Discovery of WW1 stretcher-bearer’s bloodstained armband

Discovery of WW1 stretcher-bearer’s bloodstained armband

A 100 year old blood-stained fabric armband worn by Private Frank Pye has been discovered with his wartime diaries ca...

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Announcing the launch of The Malcolm Doolin Memorial Award for Local History Research 2024-2025

Announcing the launch of The Malcolm Doolin Memorial Award for Local His...

An annual year long project – starts 1 September 2024, closes 14 June 2025 Open to primary and secondary schools (i...

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MOD War Detectives: Services of rededication in July

MOD War Detectives: Services of rededication in July

The Ministry of Defence's 'War Detectives' team (more formally the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre Commemorat...

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Propeller from WW1 German submarine recovered in Cork harbour

Propeller from WW1 German submarine recovered in Cork harbour

A propeller from a first World War submarine which sank in Cork harbour has been recovered from the sea. The 162 ft G...

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Updated version of TrenchMapper now available

Updated version of TrenchMapper now available

Since we created 'TrenchMapper' two years ago, the increase in maps that are available via this portal has grown mass...

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Bolton Wanderers footballer killed in WW1 buried with military honours

Bolton Wanderers footballer killed in WW1 buried with military honours

A young officer who once played for Bolton Wanderers Football Club has recently been laid to rest 110 years after his...

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