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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. Raphael Samuel Memorial Lecture 2014: Tariq Ali ‘World Wars and Historical Memory’

    Event

    Tariq Ali is a longstanding editor at the New Left Review, and has written over two dozen books on history and politics, seven novels and scripts for stage and screen.

  2. Anthem for a Doomed Youth: Poems and stories from the trenches of WW1

    Event

    The Studio, The Woodville, Gravesend

    Anthem for a Doomed Youth is a series of poems and stories from the Trenches of WW1, compiled and performed by Guy Masterson.

  3. WW1: Changing Faces of Herosim

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    Organised by Legacies of War, University of Leeds

    Starting on 27 October, World War One: Changing Faces of Heroism, is a free short course from the University of Leeds – in association with the BBC.

  4. Born in the Furnace: Tubby Clayton and the Toc H, Linda Parker. National Army Museum Lunchtime Lecture.

    Event
    Organised by National Army Museum

    Hear guest speakers examine a wealth of enthralling topics at our free fortnightly lunchtime lectures.

    Please note: this event takes place at Army & Navy Club, 36 - 39 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN.

  5. National Army Museum: Secret Warriors With Taylor Downing

    Event
    Organised by National Army Museum

    The Great War is often considered as a war fought in trenches, aided by brutal machinery that cost many lives.

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