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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. Boys on the Plaque: Heritage Open Day

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    Boys on the Plaque will be hosting a free Heritage Open Day on Thursday 8th September 2016 from 1-4pm at Fabrica Gallery.

  2. Quex Park VAD Hospital ‘Welkom Vriend'

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    In October 1914 the sudden arrival of a telegram, notifying Birchington that wounded soldiers in need of emergency hospital accommodation were being sent by train to the village, marked the start of the work of the...

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    Image courtesy of Quex Park & Powell-Cotton Museum

  3. Life on the Belgian Frontline: An Exhibition at the Powell-Cotton Museum

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    This exhibition tells the story of life on the western front for British and Belgian soldiers, from 1914 – 1918.

    Image © The Australian War Memorial

  4. YMCA India, The Empire and Dominions Talk

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    Organised by YMCA England

    YMCA is inviting fans of military history to a day of talks from historical experts looking back at its involvement in supporting troops and civilians during World War One.

    Group of British soldiers and members of the Egyptian Labour Corps outside an YMCA hut at Dunkerque, 24 May 1917.
    Group of British soldiers and members of the Egyptian Labour Corps outside an YMCA hut at Dunkerque, 24 May 1917. © IWM (Q 5382)

  5. Legacies of War: Popular Music of the First World War

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    University of Leeds International Conference Series

    Clothworkers Consort of Leeds, directed by Bryan White, and Duncan Boutwood (Piano), with an introductory talk from Gateways' Dr Emma Hanna.

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