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Gateways to the First World War is a centre for public engagement with the Great War centenary, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Our aim is to encourage and support public interest in the centenary through a range of events and activities such as open days and study days, advice on access to materials and expertise, and signposting for other resources and forms of support.
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  1. Peace Ride 2019

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    On Saturday 23rd March, our colleagues Oli Prior and Lee Thompson from Kent Sport will be representing the University of Kent in a sponsored cycle ride from the Canterbury campus to the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres,...

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  2. A Night in the West End 1914-1918

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    Gateways Event

    A free Lecture-Concert presented by Dr Emma Hanna and Dr Helen Brooks with the Invicta Concert Band at Westgate Hall, Canterbury, on Saturday 27th April.

    Doors and bar open 6.30pm.

    Concert...

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  3. Seminar: 'Trench Journalists in Belgium, Britain and France' - Professor Marysa Demoor and Dr Cedric Van Dijck

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    Gateways Event

    This paper traces a history of the phenomenon of trench journalism across national and linguistic borders.

    World War I New Zealand soldiers with a copy of 'New Zealand at the Front'. Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918. Ref: 1/2-012980-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22539048
    World War I New Zealand soldiers with a copy of 'New Zealand at the Front'. Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918. Ref: 1/2-012980-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22539048

  4. BAME Seafarers in the First World War: projects, resources and support

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    Gateways Event

    A free event at The National Archives on Thursday 24th January 2019 exploring the experiences of BAME seafarers during the First World War and the resources available for researchers.

    Medal card of Hassan Abbas (TNA ref: BT 351/1). Reproduced with permission of The National Archives.
    Medal card of Hassan Abbas (TNA ref: BT 351/1). Reproduced with permission of The National Archives.

  5. Seminar: 'Poppy Petals: The Meaning of the Great War in 21st Century Britain' - Professor Lucy Noakes

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    Gateways Event

    In 2014 Britain embarked on four years of commemorative activity to mark the centenary of the Great War.

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