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Black Poppies by Stephen Bourne

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The History Press (2019) Second Edition 256 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0750990821 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0750990820 If you are interested in discovering the many stories of black servicemen and black women during the First World War then begin with Black Poppies - any further reference you may need, whether the next book or an article from the newspaper rec...

An ‘Enthusiastic’ Response to War? British social responses to the outbreak of the First World War.

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This is an MA Dissertation submitted to the University of Wolverhampton as part of their 'History of Britain and the First World War. It has been adapted slightly from the original for improved online reading, with links and illustrations added for greater enjoyment. TITLE: An ‘enthusiastic’ response to War? British social responses to the outb...

Ep.277 – The Friendly Invasion of Lewes in 1914 – Jonathan Vernon

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Jonathan Vernon, Digital Editor for The Western Front Association, talks about his research into Lewes during the opening months of the Great War. Your browser does not support the audio element. Jonathan looks at how the town coped...

The British West Indies Regiment: Race and Colour on the Western Front by Dominiek Dendonvan

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The British West Indies Regiment: Race and Colour on the Western Front is a compelling and meticulously researched examination of the experiences of Black Caribbean soldiers who volunteered to serve in the British Army during the First World War. Dendonvan's meticulous research instils confidence in the book's accuracy and reliability. He sets t...

WEEKEND EVENT: The Lasting Legacy of the Lewes First World War Green Huts

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ISSUES REGARDING THE VENUE HAVE BEEN RESOLVED: THIS EVENT IS BACK ON! This October, the people of Lewes will once again pay tribute to the history of the WW1 Lewes Green Huts. These huts (actual one building during the war) served as the chapel at Seaford Camp and was used by soldiers of the British West Indies Regiment, as well as Canadian For...