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.

The Poppy Factory

Project

Disability organisation 104 films has been awarded a National Lottery grant of £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), for an exciting project to explore the history of the Poppy Factory, Richmond.

Crew photo of the young filmmakers.
Think of Me: Remembering the lost WW1 soldiers from Whitstable

Project

‘Think of Me’ is a Horsebridge Arts Centre led participatory project remembering the soldiers associated with Whitstable who lost their lives during the First World War.
Women of Sheppey

Project

Gateways supported Sheppey Promenade to research what women were doing on Sheppey during the First World War for their Heritage Lottery project.
The First World War at Sea: Conflict, Culture and Commemoration

Event

Supported by Gateways to the First World War

A conference at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th November 2018.
Centenary Reflections in the Entente Alliance

Event

Gateways Event

Following the conclusion of the First World War Centenary how were commemorations marked in Britain, France, and America?

About Us

The Poppy Factory

Think of Me: Remembering the lost WW1 soldiers from Whitstable

Women of Sheppey

The First World War at Sea: Conflict, Culture and Commemoration

Centenary Reflections in the Entente Alliance