Paul Colbourne

Accredited Guide Number: 113

Paul has had a life-long interest in military history and graduated in 2019 from the University of
Wolverhampton with a Masters degree in the History of Britain and the First World War. He has a
particular interest in the Western Front and has been visiting the battlefields for 30 years. He is a
freelance guide who works part time for a number of companies including Back-Roads Tours
focusing on Australian and New Zealand involvement during the First World War.
Paul is also a volunteer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Eyes On Hands
On project and is also a speaker on the CWGC Kantor Programme. He is a member of the
Western Front Association, Great War Group and the Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association.
Having progressed through the Accreditation process, Paul is now the proud holder of Badge
number 113.
‘Your depth of knowledge, presentation and empathy was much appreciated by everyone on the
tour’ – Guest – ANZAC’s on the Western Front Tour

Battles

ANZACS on the Western FrontBattle of the SommeBullecourtFromellesMessinesNeuve ChappelleVillers-BretonneuxVimyVimy RidgeWWIYpres

Countries

BelgiumFranceWestern Europe

Caters For

Adult Coach GroupsBattlefield WalksBespoke GroupClubs and SocietiesCollege GroupsEvening PresentationsFamiliesIndividualsPilgrimage GroupsSchool GroupsSmall Groups

Areas of Expertise

First World War

ANZAC’s on the Western Front, Indian Army on the Western Front