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 22 July, 2019 at the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) Club, Westby House, Golden Hill, Leyland, PR24 3NN at 7.30 for 8pm.

The Aftermath of the Great War by Professor John Derry
​Professor Derry will be speaking about the events that occurred after the Armistice and how they still affect us in the 21st Century.
Photograph © IWM (Q 3365)

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. 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