South Ribble in the Great War is a project of the Leyland & Central Lancashire branch of The Western Front Association (WFA). The WFA was formed in 1980 to maintain interest in the First World War (1914-1918). We work to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of all, from all sides, on all Fronts: on land, at sea, in the air and on the Home Front. The WFA is non-political and does not seek to glorify war. Text and images on this website are © 2018 Charles O'Donnell unless otherwise stated - see the full disclaimer. Please note that this work has been produced in partnership with South Ribble Borough Council but this website does not belong to them.
WFA Leyland & Central Lancashire Events
The next meeting of the Western Front Association takes place on Monday 20 May, 2019
at the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) Club, Westby House, Golden Hill, Leyland, PR24 3NN at 7.30 for 8pm.

Experience of the Royal Flying Corps In the Desert 1914-1917

The subject is presented by Dr Graham Kemp - Chairman, Lancashire North Branch

Suggested donation is £4
Non WFA members also welcome
Projects
Our Lives is a multimedia experience created by The Creative Network and South Ribble Borough Council. Charles O'Donnell of WFA Leyland & Central Lancashire was a contributor
Video by RT Productions for South Ribble Council.
The South Ribble World War 1 Memorial was unveiled and dedicated on 11 Nov 2015. Charles O'Donnell and other historians traced the men on it
Video by RT Productions for South Ribble Council
2018-19. IWM Lives of the First World War.
​All of the people featured on this website will be added to this permanent digital memorial. South Ribble in the Great War will have a limited life, but will live on courtesy of the IWM.
2018-19. Cuerden Hall Auxiliary Military Hospital.
​During the Great War, Cuerden Hall was used as a military hospital. Major research will get under way soon and all men in the admission book will be added to IWM Lives of the First World War.
2019. IWM War Memorials Register.
​Many of the memorials listed on this website are either not on the register or their details need updating. WFA Leyland and Central Lancashire will undertake this work in 2019.
South Ribble in the Great War
© WFA Leyland & Central Lancashire 2018