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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. Shell Shock Stories & Beyond

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    Are you a Community Researcher Engaging with Trauma Narratives as part of your First World War Centenary Project?

    Battle of Albert. A dump of 18 pounder shell cases used in the bomdardment of Fricourt. © IWM (Q 113)
    Battle of Albert. A dump of 18 pounder shell cases used in the bomdardment of Fricourt. © IWM (Q 113)
  2. Sharing the Stories of the First World War Memorials Programme

    Event

    Now in its final year, the First World War Memorials Programme, as part of the national commemorative events, is helping conserve and protect the nation's war memorials for the long term by ensuring that there are skilled...

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  3. War, Conscription and Conscientious Objection 1914 - 1919

    Event

    Two sessions organised by Great War Dundee and WEA Legacies of Resistance to the First World

  4. Abertay Historical Society & Great War Dundee Evening Lecture

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    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    Cyril Pearce will give a lecture on 'Communities of Resistance: Some new thoughts on British War Resisters 1914 - 1918'. British Conscientious Objection at the time of the First World War.

  5. Hidden Culture in Captivity Lecture & Concert: Prisoners of War 1914-1918

    Event
    Supported by Gateways to the First World War

    You are invited to Westgate Hall, in the heart of Cantebury to experience a unique Lecture and concert on Prisoners of War 1914-1918.

    Written and devised by local historian, researcher and violinist Mary Kemp.

    Image reproduced with permission of Professor Roy Ellen, University of Kent.
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