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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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Gateways at Broadwater Farm and Not Far from the Front.

  1. The Trench, a performance at the Theatre Royal, Margate

    Event

    A new play inspired by the true story of a miner who became entombed in a tunnel during World War One.

  2. Love & Courage (WW1), by Avenue Theatre Productions

    Event

    12th - 15th November at 7:30pm

  3. 'Home Front Whitstable, 1914-18' at Whitstable Museum and Gallery

    Event

    Exploring life on the British home front 1914-18 through original posters, cartoon artworks and popular arts and souvenirs.

  4. 'Communion and Sacrifice: St Gregory's War Memorial and the Great War', a lecture by Dr Martin Watts

    Event

    A lecture by Dr Martin Watts (Canterbury Christ Church University) on the War Memorial that is permanently displayed in St Gregory's Church, Canterbury.

    St Gregory’s Centre, North Holmes Rd, Canterbury Christ...

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  5. Creating celluloid war memorials: British Instructional Films and the First World War’, talk by Professor Mark Connelly

    Event

    Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive

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