ON WAR SERVICE
Living History to Remember
On War Service is a group of friends and history enthusiasts who have spent many years involved in living history groups. We are a family-friendly, not-for-profit group representing soldiers, nurses, war workers and civilians.
We offer the opportunity to learn about life at the front, in hospitals, in munitions factories, on farms and at home. We attend a wide range of local and national events to bring to life the history of ordinary people who served in the First World War.
LIVING HISTORY EVENTS 2021
On War Service will be participating in these events in 2021 pending national guidance regarding the Covid-19 situation
| 3-4 Apr 2021 | Four free on-line presentations (Talks 1-4) hosted by the Devil’s Porridge Museum |
| 10-11 Apr 2021 | Five free on-line presentations (Talks 5-9) hosted by the Devil’s Porridge Museum |
| 25-27 Jun 2021 | Chalke Valley History Festival, Broadchalke, Nr. Salisbury, Wilts. SP5 5DP |
| 20-22 Aug 2021 | Hay 75 WW2 Remembered, Hay on Wye, Brecknockshire, Welsh Borders |
| 11-12 Sep 2021 | Winsford Cottage Hospital, Beaworthy, Devon |
| 18 Sep 2021 | Enham Alamein, Andover, Hampshire |
Please click on the buttons below for more information on upcoming events
Hay on Wye
Brecknockshire, Welsh Borders
Open to the public
20-22 Aug 2021
Winsford Cottage Hospital
Beaworthy, Devon
Open to the public
11-12 Sep 2021
Enham Alamein
Andover, Hampshire
Open to the public
18 Sep 2021
CONTACT
Event support
Our members are available for local and national events. We provide displays, give talks to groups and schools, do media work and participate in commemorative activities.
We are all enthusiasts who are happy to provide advice on many aspects of the First World War and associated family history.
We hold public liability insurance, and provide a full risk assessment for our activities.
Contact us to discuss how we can support your event.
Join Us
As a group we aim to be as accurate as possible in our portrayals. This will require anyone joining us to invest time in research, and money to acquire the right clothing and personal equipment. Other than that, we just want enthusiastic historians (novices or experienced) to join the team.
The first stage is to contact us on the e-mail below and chat to one of our team. Or come and visit us at an event.
Please note that we are not able to hire out uniforms or equipment. Our uniforms are made to measure and most of the equipment is original so will not be loaned out.
