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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. REFRAIN: A new immersive choral experience

    Event
    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    SITUATIONS AND ATTENBOROUGH CENTRE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS PRESENT REFRAIN AT NEWHAVEN FORT, EAST SUSSEX

    9 – 11 June,...

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    Courtesy of Paul Blakemore
    Refrain 1 Courtesy of Paul Blakemore
  2. Finding Ella Harling - Film Screenings

    Event
    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    Ella Harling was a girl who lived in Wye during World War 1.

    Finding Ella Harline Event Flyer
    Finding Ella Harling Event Flyer
  3. Not far from the Front: Discovering the First World War in the South East

    Event
    Gateways Event
    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    Not far from the Front: Discovering the First World War in the South East.

    10.00am – 4.00pm, 26th May 2017. Hastings Museum.

    News Paper headline: Save Sussex From This. Seaford Museum & East Sussex WW1
    Newspaper headline: Save Sussex from this. Seaford Museum & East Sussex WW1
  4. Away From the Western Front

    News

    Away from the Western Front held its formal launch event at Islington Museum in London on Friday, 28th April 2017.

    An Indian Army transport section moves along 'New Street' Baghdad during the entry of British forces into the city on 11 March 1917 © IWM (Q 24196).jpg
    An Indian Army transport section moves along 'New Street' Baghdad during the entry of British forces into the city on 11 March 1917 © IWM (Q 24196).jpg
  5. Away From the Western Front: Launch Event

    Event
    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    On Friday, 28th April 2017 Away from the Western Front will be holding a formal launch event at Islington Museum in London.

    Major John Spencer-Churchill of the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars (right) and his companions enjoying a horse ride near Salonika.  IWM (C) Q 13768
    IWM(C) Q 13768 Major John Spencer-Churchill of the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars (right) and his companions enjoying a horse ride near Salonika.
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