CWGC Press Office
Welcome to the CWGC. We welcome enquiries from the media and are here to help you tell the stories that matter to you. From experts in history to gardening or conservation, we are a source of fascinating stories and engaging spokespeople.
Latest Press Releases
If you would like to be included on our Press Release distribution list, please contact us directly at media@cwgc.org and include relevant email addresses and information about your publication.
Press packs
Find and download our latest press packs for upcoming campaigns and events.
Lighting their Legacies
Uploaded on: 07/05/24
Press pack for Lighting their Legacies events in UK & Normandy. Spring/Summer 2024.
Media and PRESS ENQUIRIES
For Press enquiries relating to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission or the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation please contact our Media team:
Will Wright - Media and PR Manager
Lewis Brown - Media Officer
Amy Reeves - Media Officer
Email the Media Team at media@cwgc.org
Or call our Media Team on 01628 507217 or 07464 544846
Filming and Image Requests
Request permission to film at a CWGC cemetery or memorial
If you would like to film in one of our sites around the world, please download and complete our filming agreement and return it to media@cwgc.org.
Download latest Filming agreement
Request footage from the CWGC
We maintain a library of footage from events, drone footage and b-roll for a small number of our sites. If you are interested in sourcing footage for a project, please contact us directly.
Image requests
We maintain a large library of up-to-date and archival photographs of our sites. Please see below downloadable content for a number of our most commonly requested locations.
| Cemetery or Memorial | Copyright requirement | Download file |
| Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme | Credit: CWGC | Media Photos - Thiepval Memorial |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial | Credit: CWGC | Media Photos - Menin Gate |
| Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial | Credit: CWGC | Media Photos - Tyne Cot |
| Bayeux War Cemetery | Credit: CWGC | Media Photos - Bayeux War Cemetery |
If you have a specific request please contact us directly.
Request a spokesperson
We have a range of expert spokespeople available for broadcast interview or to provide quotes for written articles. Our spokespeople can speak on a range of subjects, including the future of commemoration, the history of the world wars, conservation, sustainability and the environment in the heritage industry, and works and horticulture in the UK and around the world.