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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. Internment Research Centre Hawick Launch and seminar 2018

    Event

    Join the project partners in celebrating and sharing resources for the study of internment.

  2. Lest We Forget

    News

    The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation is working in collaboration with Oxford University to create a digital archive of the First World War artefacts stored in bedrooms and attics across the UK.

  3. Perspectives on War: World War 1 to 2018

    Event

    This evening of talks, open to all, will bring together two speakers offering different perspectives on conflicts, from World War 1 to 2018.

    Speakers:

  4. 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.
    Crew photo of the young filmmakers.

  5. 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.

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