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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. Two new apps explore the Scottish story of the First World War

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    Two apps created for the Next of Kin touring exhibition led by National Museums Scotland are now available to download for free from the Apple iTunes store.

  2. The Battle of the Somme (1916): Screenings in Brighton, Canterbury and Portsmouth

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    This year, Imperial War Museums (IWM) and members of the First World War Centenary Partnership are working together to show the UNESCO listed film The Battle of the Somme, to audiences across the world.

    Still from The Battle of the Somme, Part 3, 1916 © IWM Q79501
    Still from The Battle of the Somme, Part 3, 1916 © IWM Q79501
  3. An Interview with James Brazier: Reflections on 36 years of the Western Front Association

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    On Wednesday 14th September at the University of Kent, Professor Mark Connelly interviewed James Brazier, founder member of the Western Front Association, on his experiences with the organisation and his years of...

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    James Brazier presents WFA founder John Giles with a statuette of a WW1 Scottish soldier on 4th August 1984, the 70th anniversary of Britain's entry into World War One
    James Brazier presents WFA founder John Giles with a statuette of a WW1 Scottish soldier on 4th August 1984, the 70th anniversary of Britain's entry into World War One
  4. Lunchtime concert: To His Love

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    Gateways Event
    Organised by Gateways to the First World War

    To coincide with Remembrance Day, this recital marks the anniversary of the First World War by focusing on one overlooked figure - the poet and composer Ivor Gurney.

  5. APAC Study Day 2016: In Good Company, Working With Partners

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    Whether it is to commemorate a significant anniversary, to access funding or to share our heritage in new ways, working with partners can open up new opportunities for performing arts collections.

    The Quays Theatre, The Lowry, used under Creative Commons licence (APAC)
    The Quays Theatre, The Lowry, used under Creative Commons licence (APAC)
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