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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. Call for Papers: Voices of the Home Fronts: Reflections and Legacies of the First World War

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    We are delighted to announce a call for papers for First World War Home Front research which has been conducted over the centenary period, for presentation at a two-day conference taking place on 19 and 20 October...

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    TNA EXT 1/315 Pt2: Women Come and Help poster, First World War
    TNA EXT 1/315 Pt2: Women Come and Help poster, First World War
  2. The Indian Army in the First World War - Major Gordon Corrigan MBE

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    Organised by Gateways to the First World War

    A free and open lecture at the University of Kent, organised by the AHRC-funded Gateways to the First World War project.

    During a march past of Indian troops, a woman pins flowers on to the tunic of one of the soldiers. © IWM (Q 70214)
    During a march past of Indian troops, a woman pins flowers on to the tunic of one of the soldiers. © IWM (Q 70214)
  3. Exhibition: Theatre, Cinema & the First World War

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    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    This exhibition is one of a series of events which are part of Sheppey Promenade 2018 Year-long Arts & Heritage Festival.

  4. Volunteers needed for CWGC research project

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    The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and Gateways to the First World War are looking for volunteer researchers to investigate CWGC files on First World War cemetery and memorial sites.

  5. Disputed Earth: Geology and Trench Warfare on the Western Front

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    A paper by Professor Peter Doyle (London South Bank University) as part of the Gateways to the First World War and In Flanders Fields Museum joint First World War Seminar Series.

    Trenches In Front Of Arras: The Runner, Ernest Brooks © IWM (Q 2323)
    Trenches In Front Of Arras: The Runner, Ernest Brooks © IWM (Q 2323)
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