Gateways to the First World War

About Us

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.

Watch our short films:
Gateways at Broadwater Farm and Not Far from the Front.

National Army Museum Lunchtime Lecture: All That They Had They Gave with Dr Rodney Atwood

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, 37 - 39 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN.
National Army Museum Lunchtime Lecture: December Attack on Passchendale by Michael LoCicero

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, 38 - 39 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN.
Outbreak 1914: Royal Engineers Go to War

Event

Organised by National Army Museum

To commemorate the centenary of the First World War the National Army Museum has partnered with the Royal Engineers Museum to co-curate of temporary exhibition exploring the early months of the War.
Outbreak 1914: Staffordshire Goes to War

Event

Organised by National Army Museum

To commemorate the centenary of the First World War the National Army Museum has partnered with the Staffordshire Regiment Museum to co-curate of temporary exhibition exploring the early months of the War.
Outbreak 1914: Durham Light Infantry Goes to War

Event

Organised by National Army Museum

To commemorate the centenary of the First World War the National Army Museum has partnered with Durham Light Infantry Museum to co-curate of temporary exhibition exploring the early months of the War.

About Us

National Army Museum Lunchtime Lecture: All That They Had They Gave with Dr Rodney Atwood

National Army Museum Lunchtime Lecture: December Attack on Passchendale by Michael LoCicero

Outbreak 1914: Royal Engineers Go to War

Outbreak 1914: Staffordshire Goes to War

Outbreak 1914: Durham Light Infantry Goes to War