Join us to investigate the untold story of child labour in the Great War – and discover the role of the local W.E.A. in its abolition.
- Participate in a hands-on session using original documents from the archives
- Explore why and where local children worked during the war
- Discover the role of the local W.E.A. in bringing about reform – and its educational work for a fairer peace
- Learn about individual histories of child labour and the WEA and about how to trace family stories
Date : Friday 9 Sept 2016, 11am – 3pm (lunch will be provided)
Sheppard Room, University Library, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds
All welcome, no prior experience necessary.
This is a FREE event, but please book a place by 1 September either using the Eventbrite website or by phoning the WEA on 0113 245 3304.
We are interested in collecting family stories of education and work during the war - please get in touch if you would like to share your family history. Email: Rebecca Gill: r.gill@hud.ac.uk
Download a flyer here
This event is organised by the Workers' Educational Association (Yorkshire & Humber Region) and the University of Hudderfield and supported by Gateways to the First World War and the Arts & Humanities Research Council.
