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
February 04th 2021 - March 03rd 2022
To mark 100 years since the publication of Poems by Wilfred Owen (Chatto & Windus, 1920), edited by Edith Sitwell and introduced by Siegfried Sassoon, the Wilfred Owen Association is hosting a series of online talks and discussions throughout 2021. Each month we will consider two poems in the order of the 1920 Table of Contents.
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March 29th 2021 - March 03rd 2022
Recordings of previous talks and discussions are now available on the WOA YouTube channel.
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May 06th 2021
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 7-8pm BST
With Dr Andrew Palmer, Principal Lecturer in Modern Literature, Canterbury Christ Church University
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Membership Secretary and Social Media/Website Manager Wanted
We are looking to fill two key roles on the Committee.
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A Window for Wilfred...and Dunsden
Owen in Dunsden Stained Glass Window Appeal
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Symmetry appeal
'SYMMETRY', Wilfred Owen’s memorial in the grounds of Shrewsbury Abbey, has fallen into disrepair and a campaign to raise money for its restoration has been launched. Here you will find details of how you can contribute.
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