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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. Boomtown Gals: New play explores the impact of WW1 on women in Oldham

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    Boomtown Gals is a new play written and performed by Joyce Branagh in response to a Heritage Lottery Fund project supported by Gateways last year.

  2. Steady the Buffs: Westgate Community Trust explores Canterbury's First World War history

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    Westgate Community Trust was awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2015 to investigate the history of Westgate Hall, Canterbury’s drill hall, before and during WW1 and, in the process, shed light on life in...

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  3. Cinema in the First World War

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    Organised by The National Archives
    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    A Hands on History session at The National Archives - led by Gateways to the First World War - exploring the development of cinematic technologies during the First World War, the impact of film on both the home and...

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  4. Trench Brothers: A First World War Community Project

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    Gateways Event
    Organised by Gateways to the First World War

    An free event hosted in collaboration with the award-winning 'Trench Brothers' project exploring experiences of performance, education and history during the centenary period.

  5. The Boys on the Plaque: Heritage Open Days & other events

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    A trio of exciting events to share and discover The Boys on the Plaque, a project exploring the local experiences and wider effects of World War One on Brighton & Hove’s community.

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