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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October 26th 2018 - October 28th 2018
Taking place a hundred years after the death of the most famous poet of the First World War, the conference will provide the opportunity for delegates to explore the lasting impact of Wilfred Owen's work.
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November 02nd 2018 - November 05th 2018
The Wilfred Owen Association, in conjunction with Battle Honours Ltd, is pleased to announce "Wilfred Owen on the Western Front: 1917 – 1918" – 2/5 November 2018.
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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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Wilfred's Last Campaign
A summary of Wilfred's final movements, during the last months of his life, spent in France in 1918.
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None Shall Sleep Till Journey's End: Bespeaking The Lamented Of The Great War 1914 - 1918
George Worthington has composed over 800 poems as a tribute to Wilfred Owen, in his centenary year, and is kindly donating all royalties to the Wilfred Owen Association.
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