The Foreign Fields that are Forever England: The CWGC around the World
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was conceived in 1915 and today it is a truly multinational operation, working in over 160 countries around the world. In 2012 Mike St Maur Sheil was assigned by the CWGC to photograph their First World War centenary book, For the Fallen and commenced on a 20,000 mile odyssey visiting over 400 cemeteries.
In this illustrated talk Mike talks about his experiences and some of the stories he encountered as well as considering how the work of the CWGC over the past 100 years has become one of the most significant factors in the way in which we remember the history of two World Wars.
Becoming a member of The Western Front Association (WFA) offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for those passionate about the history of the First World War. Here's just three of the benefits we offer:
The WFA regularly makes available webinars which can be viewed 'live' from home. These feature expert speakers talking about a particular aspect of the Great War.
Featured on The WFA's YouTube channel are modern day re-interpretations of the inter-war magazine 'I Was There!' which recount the memories of soldiers who 'were there'.
Explore over 8 million digitized pension records, Medal Index Cards and Ministry of Pension Documents, preserved by the WFA.
