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Childhood memories of Gallipoli in the 1920s

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The passion of members of the Western Front Association is such that few fail to recognise an important historic account when they come across one – and thanks to member Edward Lever, a rare first-hand account and photographs of early commemorative work and commemoration at Gallipoli would be recorded for posterity. As part of our ongoing explor...


The Lincolnshire Yeomanry - Mike Credland

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PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN VENUE FOR THIS EVENT Mike's talk this evening will focus on the Lincolnshire Yeomanry during the Great War. No doubt Mike will supplement his talk by showing us more items from his fabulous collection.  Western Front Association Members and non-members are equally welcome. We ask for a modest £4 donation on the door. An...


"Shield and Protect" - The Essex Yeomanry. Stephen Keoghane

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The Essex Yeomanry was the County’s cavalry territorial force, and served gallantly on the Western Front, taking part in, amongst others, a major cavalry assault on the French village of Monchy Le Preux in 1917. As artillery, the regiment served with distinction in various theatres of operation in World War 2. Stephen Keoghane published his book...