The Wilfred Owen Association
The Wilfred Owen Association
Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) is widely recognised as one of the greatest voices of the First World War.
His self-appointed task was to speak for the men in his care, to show the 'Pity of War'. Owen's enduring and influential poetry is evidence of his bleak realism, his energy and indignation, his compassion and his great technical skill. The Wilfred Owen Association was formed in 1989 to commemorate Wilfred Owen's life and work.
The Wilfred Owen Association is run by volunteers and funded by its members.
Please show your support by signing up. Annual members receive the Association's Journal (published twice a year).
The Wilfred Owen Association is run by a committee of volunteers. Click below to find out more about our committee.
The Day-Lewis family have been associated with the the Owen family and Wilfred Owen over many years.
Because of this close association the Wilfred Owen Association felt that we would like to ask Sir Daniel Day-Lewis to become our Patron.
The Wilfred Owen Association was delighted and honoured by Sir Daniel’s agreement.
Peter Owen
September 15th 2018 - November 17th 2018
The Wilfred Owen Festival is a festival of commemoration and remembrance taking place in the town of Wilfred Owen's birth: Oswestry, Shropshire. The festival will run from 15th September to 17th November and will include a wide range of events and performances, including, at its heart, the unveiling of a new lifesize bronze statue of Wilfred Owen.
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July 10th 2018 - November 27th 2018
The Dunsden Owen Association will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with a series of talks.
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August 04th 2018 - November 04th 2018
Wilfred Owen 100 will reflect on the emotion, exhibitions, installations and projects from the 2014 – 2018 commemorative period and celebrate Shropshire’s renowned son – soldier and poet, Wilfred Owen.
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First World War 1918 Stamp Collection - Wilfred Owen
In each year 1914-1918 Royal Mail has issued a set of stamps commemorating the centenary of the 1st World War.
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Armistice 2018 Commemorative Coin - Wilfred Owen
More information to follow
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Wilfred Owen 2018 Poetry Award
Congratulations to Owen Sheers, the worthy recipient of our 2018 Wilfred Owen Poetry Award.
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