World Wars Day

Event

Friday 26 April 2019, 13:00 - 16:00

A free event at Newhaven Fort

Supported by Gateways to the First World War

How did the First & Second World Wars affect the people in Sussex – overseas and at home?

Come to this FREE event to find out!

From fighting overseas to the Home Front: a day of information and talks including the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Talks from:

Dr Chris Kempshall: specialist on the First World War
Dr Juliette Pattinson: the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
Share your family stories
Bring medals, letters, photos to show others
Find out more

From fighting overseas to the Home Front: learn more, share what you know. Share your family’s stories with others from all over Sussex who may not know the impact of these world conflicts.

First World War Projects Display and Films:

Find out about the “First Aid Nursing Yeomanry” project and the “Crime & Punishment in the First World War” project, plus free information on many others including “The Day Sussex Died”

This event is free thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players. If you wish to see the exhibitions in the main Fort, the usual entrance fees apply.