The Windermere Branch was first established in 1924. 

Inaugrural Meeting Minutes 17 July 1924

British Legion 17 July 1924, St. John's Parish Rooms. Major E H Pattinson presiding. Mr A ....? & Mr H Adam...? seconded that the Windermere Branch became founded and this was carried. At a general meeting of the members of the Windermere district held in the St. John's Room Windermere at 7.30pm the following business was transacted ....

Minute Books at Cumbria Archive Service

References: WDSO 216: H2543, H9850, H12137 - 2 boxes. See receipt below.

Annual Subscription set at 2/6 (12.5p) in March 1925!

 Cumbria Archive Service Receipt for Documents

(WDSO 216: H9850)