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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. From Shellshock to PTSD: A Discussion on How Best to Support our Troops

    Event
    Organised by National Army Museum

    The National Army Museum is hosting a public discussion to explore how soldiers have been supported throughout history, how they are supported today and what more could be done.

  2. The Princess, the School Girl and the Novelist: Stories from the VAD Archive

    Event
    Organised by National Army Museum

    What do an Indian princess, a schoolgirl and novelist EM Forster all have in common? They were all members of the British Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachments (VADs) during the First World War.

  3. Empire and Commonwealth

    Event
    Organised by National Army Museum

    The National Army Museum is taking an Empire and Commonwealth exhibition on the road to a range of libraries around London.

  4. Pictures, Papers and Posters: Propaganda in the First World War

    Event
    Organised by National Army Museum

    The First World War saw every government devote massive resources and effort into mobilising their populations and sustaining morale. To support the demands, governments deployed propaganda on a scale never seen before....

  5. Seaford Great War Photographic Project

    Event
    Organised by East Sussex County Council First World War Commemorations

    During WW1 Seaford hosted two massive Army Training Camps. The residents of the town had to cope with rationing but maintained their humour.

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