Western Front Association

@TheWFA

The WFA promotes an interest in the people, campaigns, events and aftermath on all fronts of the #WW1. Friendly and constructive discussion is encouraged.

International Organisation

Joined April 2009

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jul 16

This morning, soldiers of the 11th Essex & 8th Bedfordshire Regiments, killed in action in April 1917, were laid to rest at the CWGC Loos British Cemetery Extension. After 108 years, they have a final, honoured resting place. bit.ly/WFA-LoosBurial…

TheWFA's tweet image. This morning, soldiers of the 11th Essex &amp; 8th Bedfordshire Regiments, killed in action in April 1917, were laid to rest at the CWGC Loos British Cemetery Extension.
After 108 years, they have a final, honoured resting place.
bit.ly/WFA-LoosBurial…

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jul 12

🚪 Unique #WWI memorial: Artist Bruce McNally painted his garden gates with a Tommy, German soldier & Bairnsfatherʼs “Old Bill” to honor his great-uncle killed at Ypres 1915. “Those poor souls were in the same situation.” 📖 Article by Rob Kirk bit.ly/WFA-gate-to-th…

TheWFA's tweet image. 🚪 Unique #WWI memorial: Artist Bruce McNally painted his garden gates with a Tommy, German soldier &amp; Bairnsfatherʼs “Old Bill” to honor his great-uncle killed at Ypres 1915. “Those poor souls were in the same situation.”

📖 Article by Rob Kirk bit.ly/WFA-gate-to-th…

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jul 10

Hidden in Wordsworthʼs church at Grasmere: the tragic story of WWI ambulance driver Nellie Taylor, pieced together from nursesʼ diaries and French and British archives. A gifted musician whose death in 1918 reveals the warʼs hidden toll on mental health. bit.ly/WFA-Nellie-Tay…

TheWFA's tweet image. Hidden in Wordsworthʼs church at Grasmere: the tragic story of WWI ambulance driver Nellie Taylor, pieced together from nursesʼ diaries and French and British archives. A gifted musician whose death in 1918 reveals the warʼs hidden toll on mental health.

bit.ly/WFA-Nellie-Tay…

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Football and War@footballandwar · Jun 26

2 days to go until the next @Armyfa1888, @TheWFA, @footballandwar & @wlv_uni supported event takes place in partnership with @Wolves Museum on the 28th June. It is a free entry event. Sign up for tickets @ bit.ly/43q5xa1

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jun 24

📚 Teachers: invite your 12-14 year olds to explore ‘The Worldʼs War and Forgotten Armies’ – discovering the global reach of the First World War. Prizes awarded for outstanding work 👉 bit.ly/WFA-prize-2025

TheWFA's tweet image. 📚 Teachers: invite your 12-14 year olds to explore ‘The Worldʼs War and Forgotten Armies’ – discovering the global reach of the First World War. Prizes awarded for outstanding work 👉 bit.ly/WFA-prize-2025

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jun 17

Teachers, bring the First World War to life for your pupils. Register for our local history research competition for a chance to win £500 for your school. Full details and support information here: bit.ly/WFA-Doolin-awa… #UKEd #PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #WW1

TheWFA's tweet image. Teachers, bring the First World War to life for your pupils. Register for our local history research competition for a chance to win £500 for your school. Full details and support information here: bit.ly/WFA-Doolin-awa…

#UKEd #PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #WW1

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jun 15

📰 Latest news from The WFA: restored school memorials, recovered stolen artefacts, TrenchMapper now with 10,000 maps, and cyclists honouring Bolton’s fallen. Discover stories that keep history alive 👉 westernfrontassociation.com/latest-news/

TheWFA's tweet image. 📰 Latest news from The WFA: restored school memorials, recovered stolen artefacts, TrenchMapper now with 10,000 maps, and cyclists honouring Bolton’s fallen. Discover stories that keep history alive 👉 westernfrontassociation.com/latest-news/

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jun 13

How were new ‘all arms’ tactics applied on the ground during the Battle of Cambrai? Using animations based on original war diaries and maps, historian Fraser Skirrow presents a detailed account of the 185th Brigadeʼs assault on Havrincourt 👉youtu.be/hrNP9iT-rtg

TheWFA's tweet image. How were new ‘all arms’ tactics applied on the ground during the Battle of Cambrai?
Using animations based on original war diaries and maps, historian Fraser Skirrow presents a detailed account of the 185th Brigadeʼs assault on Havrincourt
👉youtu.be/hrNP9iT-rtg

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Jun 7

Introducing the first of 6 talks at joint WFA Gallipoli Association ‘Courage without glory: Gallipoli & the Western Front in 1915.’ Clive Harris and Michael Keegan will chart the path of Roger Keyes from the Dardanelles to the Dover Patrol. Nov 1st 👉bit.ly/WFA-Keyes

TheWFA's tweet image. Introducing the first of 6 talks at joint WFA Gallipoli Association ‘Courage without glory: Gallipoli &amp; the Western Front in 1915.’ Clive Harris and Michael Keegan will chart the path of Roger Keyes from the Dardanelles to the Dover Patrol.

Nov 1st 👉bit.ly/WFA-Keyes

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Football and War@footballandwar · Jun 4

The next @Armyfa1888, @TheWFA, @footballandwar & @wlv_uni supported event will take place in partnership with @Wolves Museum on the 28th June. It is a free entry event. Sign up for tickets @ bit.ly/43q5xa1

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · May 30

📧 Subscribe to Trench Lines — The WFA’s free email newsletter packed with WWI research, updates and events. Next edition features a TrenchMapper milestone, new videos and articles of note, plus upcoming conferences. Don’t miss out: eepurl.com/gKu7UH #GreatWar #History

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · May 30

An important update from our @WFASouthScot branch: the Russell Cawthorn Collection was inaugurated at Kelso Library on 8th May, where WFA Patron, Professor Sir Hew Strachan spoke. With c.2,500 books & 4,500 digital items, it’s a key new resource for WWI studies in Scotland.

WWFA South of Scotland@WFASouthScot · May 28

WFA Patron, Professor Sir Hew Strachan, speaking at the inauguration of the Russell Cawthorn Collection (RCC) at Kelso Library on 8th May 2025. With about 2, 500 printed books & 4, 500 digital items, RCC can claim to be the premier First World War study resource in Scotland.

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · May 22

On this day 110 years ago, the 1/7 Royal Scots suffered immense loss in the Quintinshill rail disaster, the UK’s deadliest. 214 soldiers, many from Leith & en route to Gallipoli, were killed. More: youtu.be/MI6ZjE1SYLk #Quintinshill #RoyalScots #MilitaryHistory #WWI

TheWFA's tweet image. On this day 110 years ago, the 1/7 Royal Scots suffered immense loss in the Quintinshill rail disaster, the UK’s deadliest. 214 soldiers, many from Leith &amp; en route to Gallipoli, were killed.
More: youtu.be/MI6ZjE1SYLk

#Quintinshill #RoyalScots #MilitaryHistory #WWI

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · May 13

Discover the surprising story behind a @CWGC headstone in Hendon Cemetery. Lt Col Thomas Wilton died aged 56 in 1916, yet never saw active service. This industrial inventor’s story reveals the Great War’s hidden casualties. Article by WFA member Rob Kirk. bit.ly/WFA-Wilton

TheWFA's tweet image. Discover the surprising story behind a @CWGC headstone in Hendon Cemetery. Lt Col Thomas Wilton died aged 56 in 1916, yet never saw active service. This industrial inventor’s story reveals the Great War’s hidden casualties. Article by WFA member Rob Kirk.
bit.ly/WFA-Wilton

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Spencer Jones@historian1914 · May 12

Great to be back on @TheWFA YouTube and discussing 'what ifs' of #WW1! In this lecture, I explore three crucial turning points of 1914 - moments where a different decision might have changed everything. I had a lot of fun with this one! 🎥: youtu.be/iSTaw2rcG1A?t=… #WW1 #History

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Apr 25

Major Blair Swannell: Lions rugby player who settled in Australia only to fall leading his men on the first day at Gallipoli. His dual-nations story will be honoured during this summer’s Lions tour with a new award. bit.ly/WFA-Gallipoli-… #Gallipoli #AnzacDay2025

TheWFA's tweet image. Major Blair Swannell: Lions rugby player who settled in Australia only to fall leading his men on the first day at Gallipoli. His dual-nations story will be honoured during this summer’s Lions tour with a new award.

bit.ly/WFA-Gallipoli-…

#Gallipoli #AnzacDay2025

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Western Front Association@TheWFA · Apr 23

⚠️ Just one week left to apply for The WFA Masters Grant Scheme. MA students – don't miss this opportunity for £300 funding and free membership to support your First World War research. Deadline: 30 April 2025. Apply now! 👉 bit.ly/WFA-masters-20…

TheWFA's tweet image. ⚠️ Just one week left to apply for The WFA Masters Grant Scheme. MA students – don't miss this opportunity for £300 funding and free membership to support your First World War research. Deadline: 30 April 2025. Apply now! 👉 bit.ly/WFA-masters-20…

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