To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, the Western Front Association is hosting an all-day conference at the Manor Academy, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6AP. The talks are as follows:
- 'Reflections on 1st July, 1916' - Prof John Bourne
- 'BEF Artillery on the Somme and the lessons learned' - Geoff Spring
- 'British Intelligence on the Western Front in 1916' - Dr Jim Beach
- 'Rawlinson on the Somme' - Prof Gary Sheffield
- ' 'The Somme of the parts': The BEF experience on the Somme, 1916-1918' - Rob Thompson
The first talk starts at 10:00, with doors opening at 09:15. The conference is likely to end about 16:45. The fee of £30 includes tea/coffee on arrival, plus during the morning and afternoon breaks, and buffet lunch.
There is ample, free, on-site parking at this venue. It is easy to find, being just off the York ring road.
If you wish to attend both this conference and the Fifth President's Conference 'The Somme and Beyond', combined tickets cost £50, instead of the usual £60.
To book for this event only, please visit the WFA e-shop via this link.
Alternatively, you can call the WFA Office on: 0207 118 1914
