Events
Remembering the Christmas Truce
On 06, Dec 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Following on from the success of the First World War commemorative programme of events in August, Birmingham City Council is continuing to commemorate the First World War with an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914.
Video Captures Leintwardine HLF Project
On 02, Dec 2014 | In Events, Exhibitions, WW1 Projects | By Voices
Well over a thousand people attended the Leintwardine exhibition and events over four days in October. This video features the Shropshire Radio interview with Nerissa Wilson of the Leintwardine History Society, who describes visitors’ reactions to the exhibition.
Memorabilia Roadshow
On 24, Nov 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Memorabilia Roadshow at Compton Verney this Saturday!
Rare Film Footage Shows Life on the Home Front
The North West Film Archive opens its vaults to share compelling footage of life on the home front in North West England. Drawing on rare archive footage we feature amongst others, the Accrington Pals, the Lancashire Fusiliers and the Cheshire Regiment as they prepare for active service on the Western Front.
Event: It’ll all be over by Christmas
On 12, Nov 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
On 19 November The Birmingham Storytelling Cafe will commemorate the centenary of the First World War by sharing the stories and poetry from 100 years ago.
Bright Club Worcester
On 08, Nov 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The Infirmary held the first Bright Club Worcester in the Chapel on the University of Worcester’s City Campus on 24th October. Bright Club is a public event for researchers to present their topic in eight minutes of stand up. Representing Worcester was Professor Maggie Andrews who delivered a terrific set on the Home Front in Worcester during the First World War.
Worcestershire’s War now on sale
On 08, Nov 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Worcestershire’s War, a new book co-written by Dr Adrian Gregson, Dr Maggie Andrews and Dr John Peters, was recently launched at The Hive.
Remembrance Day Event: An Evening to Remember
On 07, Nov 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Big Brum Theatre in Education would like to invite you to a special event on the evening of 11th November 2014, to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Historic Unveiling of African & Caribbean War Memorial
On 06, Nov 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
On the 11th of November 2014 at 11 minutes past 11am, a two minute silence will be observed on Brixton’s Windrush Square honouring the fallen soldiers of First and Second World Wars. This will be followed by the unveiling of an African and Caribbean War Memorial commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
WW1 in the Vale now in Pershore
On 27, Oct 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Adults and children alike gained such enjoyment from last week’s World War One in the Vale event, that the University of Worcester AHRC Voices of War & Peace Engagement team have been asked by Pershore Town Council to repeat the event in Pershore Library & Town Hall on 30 October 2014.
Remembrance Day Event: Have we forgotten the horrors of war?
On 14, Oct 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
As veterans who served in the armed forces continue to relive the terrors they experienced, is it easy to forget the horrors of war when you cannot see it up close? The Hive wants to hear your opinion at its Question Time-style debate with the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) on Tuesday 11 November at 6.00pm.
WW1 commemorative activities in Leintwardine
On 09, Oct 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
October 16-20 sees the culmination of a First World War commemorative project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, ‘The impact of the First World War on Leintwardine and neighbouring villages’.
University of Birmingham War Studies Events
On 06, Oct 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The University of Birmingham’s War studies department runs an extensive programme of weekly seminars featuring guest speakers and frequent Saturday Day Schools throughout the year.
Conference Call: Organising Women in WW1
On 01, Oct 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
2015 is the centenary of the formation of the Women’s Institute Movement in Britain and the publication of the Maternity Letters by the Women’s Co-Operative Guild. To commemorate these events, this Conference aims to bring together anyone who is interested in women who organised themselves and others during WW1.
World War One in the Vale Event
On 30, Sep 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
World War One in the Vale Event Will Show How Making Pershore Plum Jam Kept the Home Fires Burning During 1914-1918
Residents of the Vale of Evesham and Pershore are invited to World War One in the Vale Event at the Almonry Heritage Centre, Evesham, between 1pm and 7pm on 16 October 2014.
Report: Women’s History Conference
On 24, Sep 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The Women’s History Network’s annual conference, Home Fronts: Gender, War & Conflict took place at the University of Worcester from September 5-7 2014.
The Last Post: training session at Library of Birmingham
On 16, Sep 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Superact is proud to launch a new First World War centenary music project, The Last Post.
The First World War: Nursing – Call for Papers
On 01, Sep 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The University of Worcester’s annual Women’s History Conference seeks papers for next year’s event on Saturday 21 November 2015 under the heading of The First World War: Nursing.
Black Poppies
On 15, Aug 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Stephen Bourne, who will be joining us at the Library of Birmingham on November 29 to celebrate the launch of his new book, Black Poppies, has recently written two blog posts about his research.
Voices of War & Peace Autumn events
On 13, Aug 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Seven new events for the autumn have been added to the events listings: http://www.voicesofwarandpeace.org/events/
Changing the way we remember?
On 05, Aug 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Amid the many events to commemorate the First World War, one of the most visually striking is surely the poppy installation at the Tower of London. The mass of red ceramic poppies, individually hand-crafted and planted by volunteers in the moat is part of an extensive learning and engagement programme being run Historic Royal Palaces that gets us to think more broadly about why it is we are remembering, and how.
Civic events to commemorate the First World War
On 22, Jul 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Saturday 2nd August – Monday 4th August 2014
Birmingham City Council is committed to commemorating the First World War with a 5 year programme of events and activities. This year the city will commemorate the Centenary of the Outbreak of the First World War with a weekend of events.
Gallantry and Loyalty
On 04, Jul 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The WAWI Project and Perry Barr Housing Liaison Board invite you to join us in marking the Centenary of World War One. On Thursday 10th July from 1pm – 3pm we host a community Commemoration at the Kingsdown Avenue Recreational Area in Great Barr.
Somme Sunday
On 04, Jul 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Somme Sunday, to be held on the 6th of July at Aston Parish Church, is the only Somme Sunday event held in England.
Somme Sunday is marked on the first Sunday of July each year. This is a special Sunday in Aston because many, many men from Aston were killed on July 1st 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, which recruited a lot of local men, was one of the first into action that day and suffered very heavy losses.
Birmingham City Council Commemorations
On 03, Jul 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
As part of Birmingham City Council’s contribution to the First World War commemorations, Bereavement Services are planning a number of projects across various cemeteries and crematoria which are designed to appropriately mark the war years and honour the sacrifices and contributions made by Brummies during the Great War.
Worcestershire World War 100 Needs You!
On 23, Jun 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
On Thursday 26 June from 11am – 3pm you are invited to come along to Worcestershire’s WW1 replica Bell Tent at The Commandery to share, donate or loan, stories, artefacts and memorabilia showing how World War One touched the life of you and your ancestors.
14-18 NOW launched
On 27, Mar 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Today saw the launch of 14-18 Now WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, a major cultural programme taking place across the United Kingdom to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Working with cultural organisations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, 14-18 NOW commissions large-scale special projects. These are selected to encourage people from every community to reflect on how the First World War has shaped today’s world and our attitudes to conflict now.
Birdsong at The REP: 17-22 March
On 10, Mar 2014 | In Events, Performance | By Voices
Following on from last year’s National tour, seen by over 75,000 people, now it is your chance to experience this stunning piece of theatre live on stage at The REP. Marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, Birdsong is the hit, critically acclaimed stage show based on the world famous novel by Sebastian Faulks.
First World War Exhibitions and Events at Birmingham Museums
On 12, Feb 2014 | In Events, Exhibitions | By Voices
Birmingham Museums presents a series of enlightening and educational exhibitions and events to commemorate the First World War. Discover the integral role the people of Birmingham played in the war efforts and the immense breadth of involvement from diverse community groups in the city.
