The Saffron Walden branch of the Royal British Legion would like to hear from residents as the organisation prepares to commemorate its 100th year.

The branch is keen to hear from people who have recollections and personal stories they can share.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Royal British Legion is going to celebrate turning 100 on May 21, 1921.Royal British Legion is going to celebrate turning 100 on May 21, 1921. (Image: Saffron Walden branch of the Royal British Legion)

They are delving into the branch's history, its work in the community, its members and volunteers.

They want to add to the treasure trove of things like newspaper cuttings and minutes books.

These photograph of branch members at the town carnival might jog some memories.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Archive: A float at the town carnivalArchive: A float at the town carnival (Image: Saffron Walden branch of the Royal British Legion)

Branch chairman Robert Curran said: "They might have a family member who is, or was, in the armed forces for whom there is a photograph they might share, together with a precis of their service career detailing any notable events or highlights, particularly if they had a connection with the Legion.

"We aim to have an exhibition of this material in the Town Hall later in the year which will also include artwork contributed by local schools and families last November on the theme of Remembrance."

Send your memories to branch secretary Mick Birnie: michaelbirnie@btinternet.com

The British Legion, as it was originally called, was formed on May 21, 1921. The Saffron Walden branch was formed in 1924.


Saffron Walden Reporter: The new logo of the Royal British LegionThe new logo of the Royal British Legion (Image: Saffron Walden branch of the Royal British Legion)

* This Sunday (March 21) is the date of the Census

A census has taken place in England every ten years since 1801 (with the exception of 1941).

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