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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. An Interview with James Brazier: Reflections on 36 years of the Western Front Association

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    Gateways Event
    Organised by Gateways to the First World War

    On Wednesday 14th September at the University of Kent, Professor Mark Connelly will interview 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
  2. Australian Military Exemption Courts in the First World War

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    Organised by National Army Museum

    The contribution of Australian soldiers during the First World War is well-known.

  3. Myths and Legacies of the Battle of the Somme

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    Organised by National Army Museum

    Each speaker will present their views for 10 minutes, and we will then open up the floor to questions from the audience. The event will also be live-tweeted and we encourage you to join in on Twitter using the hashtag #...

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  4. The Every Man's Club: A Haven from the Hell of the Trenches

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    Organised by National Army Museum

    Kenneth Prideaux-Brune will explore the history of the Every Man’s Club, founded in December 1915 by army chaplain Philip ‘Tubby’ Clayton at Talbot House in the Belgian town of Poperinghe.

  5. A Testament of Youth Film Screening

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    A screening of the World War One drama based on the best-selling memoirs of British writer and anti-war campaigner Vera Brittain.

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