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Patricia & Jean in 2020 © RDAphotography

Codebreaking sisters of WW2

While sisters Pat Davies & Jean Argles served in the Second World War as codebreakers, their father had been captured and taken as a prisoner of war in the Far East.

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WW2 veterans on coronavirus

WW2 veterans on how coronavirus is affecting their lives, and their experiences of coping in the face of adversity.

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96 year-old Veteran Walter Nixon, with his son and grandson

A trip back to Cassino

Three generations of the Nixon family will visit Anzio and Monte Cassino to re-live the hardest fought battle of the war.

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Women at War

Discover how the role of women in the Armed Forces has developed over the last 100 years and learn more about the women who pushed the boundaries.

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Recruits of the Indian Auxiliary Territorial Service, part of the Women's Auxiliary Corps of the British Indian Army

Commonwealth Day

To mark Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day, we're celebrating how their roles have changed over the last 100 years.

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Gambling support

The Royal British Legion are committed to ensuring that information on how to gamble responsibly is readily available to all.

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Adult disability payment (ADP)

Learn about claiming Adult Disability Payment, if you are living in Scotland with a long-term condition, disability or terminal illness or have a sufficient link to Scotland.

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Cycling

Cycle for the RBL and you'll be helping us to provide financial, social, and emotional support to veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

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Acting Skills Weekend

This residential acting skills weekend is for those who have always wanted to have a go at acting or want to return to it after some time away (even if the last time you acted was at school).

Battle Back Centre, Lilleshall

25 July 2025 - 27 June 2025

Members of the Royal British Legion cheering at a social event

Local branches

Our branches are focal points for social activity, Remembrance and are ready to support the Armed Forces community.

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Veteran Andy competing in the Invictus Games trials

World record holder gets RBL support for compensation claim

After his medical discharge, Andy reached out to RBL for assistance navigating the complex paperwork and compensation claims process.

Gift in Will

You can help to safeguard the future of the Armed Forces community by leaving a gift in your will.

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The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

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Alan Kennett VE Day Story

Second World War veteran Alan Kennett, landed in Normandy as part of D-Day operations. Today he looks back on how he celebrated the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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