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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. Trench Brothers WWI project starts - Research and Training opportunities available for volunteers

    News

    The acclaimed ‘imaginative and inspiring’ Trench Brothers project starts this week to commemorate the contributions and personal stories of ethnic minority soldiers in the First World War.

  2. Great War Theatre website launched

    News

    Great War Theatre is a collaborative research project in which academics, enthusiasts, and public researchers are working together to uncover the forgotten history of theatre and performance during the First World War.

  3. Silent Film Fortnight, February 2018

    News

    Turner Sims in partnership with the University of Southampton’s Film and Music departments presents a three-part series focusing on the film heritage of the First World War.

  4. Sanitation, Sand & Shells: The War Diary of Corporal Alfred Cockburn (2nd London Sanitary Company, Royal Army Medical Corps)

    Blog Post

    A blogpost by Dr Claire M. Hubbard-Hall, Bishop Grosseteste University.

  5. Kilts and Cavalry: The Battle of Arras

    Event

    The Highlanders’ Museum would like to invite you to a talk by Derek Bird, Chair of the Western Front Association Scotland (North) Branch entitled

    'Kilts and Cavalry: The Battle of Arras'

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