What a Line Up!

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What a line up of quality speakers we have secured for POW80! What a range of topics they will cover! What a huge opportunity to learn from experts and share your own relative's story. If you haven't got one yet BUY YOUR TICKET NOW…

EKRA – Ex Kriegies Re-union Association

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From James Wignall. 23/01/2025 As for EKRA, from the newsletters Kenneth Finlayson published annually and sent to Ex-Kriegies, it means Ex Kriegies Re-union Association. "Kriegies" is short for Kriegsgefangenen, prisoners of war. At the top…

POW80 Commemorating 80 years since the release of Allied Prisoners from Europe

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POW80, at the Midland Hotel Manchester on 7th June 2025, provides a unique opportunity to  commemorate and remember the liberation of Allied Prisoners of War II and the sacrifices they made. We will remember them! Confirmed Speakers JOIN…

POW80 TICKETS ON SALE

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TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! Tickets are limited due to the venue capacity so get you tickets early to avoid disappointment. Read PoW80 Event Info Follow this link to see details and purchase your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow8…

POW80 Speaker News

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Attending POW80 provides a unique opportunity to hear from these expert speakers.

POW80

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POW80 Speaker Bio - Stephen Saunders In advance of the ticket release date for the upcoming POW80 event on the 7th June 2025 here’s info on our second speaker. Stephen Saunders will be providing insight into the long march and…

POW80

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Today, we are pleased to announce both our fantastic speaker line up and the ticket release date for the upcoming POW80 event on the 7th June 2025. Tickets will go on general release on the 27th September on Eventbrite. More information…

The National Association of ex-Prisoners of War.

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This association has ceased to exist, simply because none of the members are still alive. It was formed after WWII to give support to former POWs, to record their experiences, to organise reunions and to campaign on their behalf (eg on such…

Call for volunteers with experience of organising events

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Did you know that 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation and repatriation of WWII Prisoners of War (POWs) from Europe. The Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War is exploring the practicalities of organising an international…

The National Prisoner of War Memorial (UK)

The UK National Prisoner of War Memorial is situated in the National Memorial Arboretum. An explanatory panel was affixed to the memorial in 2021 by The Friends of Stalag IVB Ex-POW Association.