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ASAUK • July 5, 2023
Ancre Somme Association Charity presents a portrait of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO.
Sir Henry Wilson was one of the most senior British Army staff officers of the First World War.
On the 19th November 1921 Sir Henry Wilson unveiled the Ulster Memorial Tower. A few months later, on the 22nd June 1922, two IRA gunmen shot and murdered Sir Henry Wilson outside his home in London.
The portrait unveiled today, 1st July 2023, was taken from the old painting unveiled by the charity on 22nd June 2022.
The painting, by the renowned Scottish artist Helen Runciman, adorns the octagon room in the historic setting that is Brownlow House, Lurgan.
Ancre Somme Association Charity Honorary President David Martin presented the portrait to Carol Walker MBE, Director of the Somme Association.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity would like to thank everyone who attended the Art of Healing Exhibition by Gladys Fletcher at Brownlow Courtyard, Lurgan.
The ASA Charity would like to thank everyone who attended today’s official launch of Art of Healing, a deeply personal exhibition by artist Gladys Fletcher, at Brownlow Courtyard in Lurgan.
Representatives of the Ancre Somme Association (ASA) Charity were honoured to attend the 110th Anniversary Commemorations of the Battle of the Somme at the Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval, France, joining thousands from across the United Kingdom and beyond in paying tribute to those who fought and fell during one of the most significant battles of the First World War.
The Ancre Somme Association (ASA) Charity would like to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who attended our recent presentation by author and historian Mark Scott at Brownlow Courtyard, Lurgan.
Members of the Ancre Somme Association (ASA) Charity travelled to County Cavan on Saturday, 30 May 2026, to mark the centenary of the passing of Major-General Sir Oliver Stewart Wood Nugent KCB, DSO, the distinguished commander of the 36th (Ulster) Division during the First World War.
On Saturday 25th April, ASA Charity proudly celebrated the Centenary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II with a successful Elizabethan Fayre and Exhibition at Brownlow Courtyard, Lurgan.
The Ancre Somme Association (ASA) Charity would like to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who supported the recent Big Breakfast fundraiser in aid of the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial.
Representatives of the Ancre Somme Association Charity (ASA) were honoured to visit the Houses of Parliament this week as guests of Carla Lockhart MP, who proudly serves as a UK Ambassador for the charity.
On Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, the Ancre Somme Association Charity observed the 50th anniversary of the IRA terrorist attack at West Ham Underground Station, which took place on March 15th, 1976, by holding a memorial service to honour those affected by the tragedy.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity will host a short memorial service to mark the 50th Anniversary of the West Ham Station attack, honouring the memory of those affected and paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice shown on that tragic day.
