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13

Dec
2021

In Resources

By Nicola Gauld

Resource: ‘Beyond Commemoration: Community, Collaboration and Legacies of the First World War’

On 13, Dec 2021 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld

Beyond Commemoration: Community, Collaboration and Legacies of the First World War is an AHRC funded project which aimed to make visible the work of citizen historians involved in commemorative activity between 2014 and 2019. Read more…

30

Nov
2020

In Resources

By Nicola Gauld

Film: Voices of War and Peace

On 30, Nov 2020 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld

You can now watch the final Voices of War and Peace film on YouTube. The film reflects on the Centre’s activities from 2014-2019.

Film by Iconic Productions

@Iconic_Director

www.iconictv.co.uk

23

Nov
2020

In Resources

By Nicola Gauld

Resource: Making Histories, Sharing Histories

On 23, Nov 2020 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld

The Voices of War & Peace and Everyday Lives WW1 Engagement Centres have now published an open-access research guide to university-community collaboration.

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02

Nov
2020

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Event: ‘Making Histories, Sharing Histories.’ Putting University-Community Collaboration into Practice

On 02, Nov 2020 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

‘Making Histories, Sharing Histories.’ Putting University-Community Collaboration into Practice

23 November 5-6.30pm

Domus Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Histories of Education & Childhood, University of Birmingham, Online Seminar  Read more…

21

Oct
2020

In Resources

By Nicola Gauld

Project: Combat Stress 100

On 21, Oct 2020 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld

This Armistice Combat Stress is launching a ground-breaking new campaign: Combat Stress 100 – a true insight into the impact of living with military trauma. Unfiltered, unguarded and profoundly moving accounts from UK veterans highlight the agony of living with PTSD and the toll this, and other complex mental health conditions, can have on veterans and their families.

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03

Apr
2020

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Film: Communities, commemoration, collaboration-shaping our futures through sharing our pasts

On 03, Apr 2020 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

You can now watch a film about our final event, held in London in November 2019.

Read more…

10

Mar
2020

In Project Updates

By Nicola Gauld

WW1 Engagement Centres Policy Statement

On 10, Mar 2020 | In Project Updates | By Nicola Gauld

In 2019, the WW1 Engagement Centres held a series of legacy festivals and policy breakfasts. The following statement was written for the final event, held in London in November 2019.

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11

Dec
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Film screening: Combat Stress 100

On 11, Dec 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Combat Stress 100, made to mark the centenary of veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, captures the compelling and heartrending stories of military veterans – the comradery of basic training, front line fighting, developing post-traumatic stress disorder, and their enduring strength to rebuild their lives.

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04

Dec
2019

In Exhibitions

By Nicola Gauld

Exhibition: Aden Then and Now

On 04, Dec 2019 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld

‘Aden Then & Now’ is an interactive exhibition which draws on the historic legacies of the First World War in what was then known as the ‘Aden Protectorate’ to better understand more contemporary developments of the current war in Yemen.

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08

Oct
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Communities, commemoration, collaboration: shaping our futures through sharing our pasts

On 08, Oct 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Communities, commemoration, collaboration: shaping our futures through sharing our pasts is hosted by the Arts & Humanities Research Council World War One Engagement Centres.

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16

Jul
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Women & War

On 16, Jul 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Women & War is hosted by the Arts & Humanities Research Council WW1 Engagement Centres.

30 & 31 August, Glasgow Women’s Library & CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts

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08

May
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Voices of Peace? Heritage, Community, Opportunity

On 08, May 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Voices of Peace? is hosted by the Arts & Humanities Research Council WW1 Engagement Centres.

5 & 6 July, Cardiff (multiple venues)

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16

Apr
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Film: Legacies of the First World War Festival

On 16, Apr 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

You can now watch a short highlights film of our recent Legacies of the First World War Festival.

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14

Feb
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Event: Chinese Labour Corps, The Forgotten Men of World War I

On 14, Feb 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

CHINESE LABOUR CORPS: The Forgotten Men of World War I

Wednesday 27 February, 1-4.45pm

Heritage Learning Space, Library of Birmingham

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11

Feb
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Diversity – programme now available

On 11, Feb 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Diversity

22 & 23 March, Midlands Arts Centre

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16

Jan
2019

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Diversity

On 16, Jan 2019 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Legacies of the First World War Festival: Diversity

22 & 23 March

Midlands Arts Centre Read more…

31

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 31 December 1918

On 31, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette 

Tuesday 31 December 1918

QUEUES OF WOMEN.

Birmingham War Workers Looking for Jobs.

DOMESTIC WORK BARRED.

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31

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 31 December 1918

On 31, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette 

Tuesday 31 December 1918

BIRMINGHAM AND “FLU.”

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30

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 December 1918

On 30, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch 

Monday 30 December 1918

ELECTION GOSSIP.

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30

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 December 1918

On 30, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette 

Monday 30 December 1918

WHAT THEY SAY.

VIEWS OF SOME OF THE VICTORS AND VANQUISHED.

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30

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 December 1918

On 30, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Monday 30 December 1918

HOW THE MIDLANDS POLLED.

LORD LEWISHAM BEATEN AT WEST BROMWICH.

SMETHWICK REJECTS MISS PANKHURST.

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28

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 28 December 1918

On 28, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Saturday 28 December 1918

DECLINING INFLUENZA

BIG FALL IN DEATH-RATE LAST WEEK.

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27

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 27 December 1918

On 27, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette 

Friday 27 December 1918

DOCTORS WANTED.

BIRMINGHAM SENDS IN A LIST OF TWENTY-SEVEN.

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24

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 December 1918

On 24, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Tuesday 24 December 1918

THE PEACE CHRISTMAS

PREPARATIONS IN BIRMINGHAM

Read more…

23

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 December 1918

On 23, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Monday 23 December 1918

MORE GERMAN GUNS FOR BIRMINGHAM

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21

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 December 1918

On 21, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Saturday 21 December 1918

MIDLAND ZEPPELIN RAIDS

THE ATTEMPTS TO REACH BIRMINGHAM.

LOSS OF LIFE AND DAMAGE IN THE DISTRICT.

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20

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 20 December 1918

On 20, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Friday 20 December 1918

CHILDREN OF BLINDED SOLDIERS.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION IN BIRMINGHAM

Read more…

19

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 19 December 1918

On 19, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch 

Thursday 19 December 1918

A BIRMINGHAM V.C.

INFLUENZA STOPS VISIT HOME OF CORPORAL WILCOX.

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18

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 18 December 1918

On 18, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Wednesday 18 December 1918

BIRMINGHAM’S WAR MEMORIAL.

MAJOR J. HALL EDWARDS’S SUGGESTION

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17

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 17 December 1918

On 17, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Tuesday 17 December 1918

LANCE-CORPORAL VICKERS, V.C., IN BIRMINGHAM.

PUBLIC RECEPTIONS IN WARWICKSHIRE TOWNS.

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16

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 16 December 1918

On 16, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Monday 16 December 1918

THE POLLING IN THE MIDLANDS

BIRMINGHAM’S UNEVENTFUL DAY.

ENTHUSIASM OF THE WOMEN VOTERS.

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13

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 13 December 1918

On 13, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch 

Friday 13 December 1918

THE WOMEN’S VOTE.

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12

Dec
2018

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Conference: No End to the War: Cultures of Violence and Care in the aftermath of the First World War

On 12, Dec 2018 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

24-25 January 2019

Manchester Metropolitan University, Samuel Alexander Building, Room A101, Manchester

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12

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 12 December 1918

On 12, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Thursday 12 December 1918

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

DECREASE IN BIRMINGHAM CASES MAINTAINED.

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11

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 December 1918

On 11, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Wednesday 11 December 1918

BIRMINGHAM’S WORK FOR PRISONERS OF WAR

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10

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 10 December 1918

On 10, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette 

Tuesday 10 December 1918

WORK QUEUES

Many Women Waiting to Register

BIRMINGHAM SCENES

Read more…

09

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 December 1918

On 09, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch 

Monday 9 December 1918

MAN WITH A MATCH!

MILLWRIGHT CHARGED WITH SETTING FIRE TO WORKS.

Read more…

07

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 December 1918

On 07, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 7 December 1918

ELECTION ARRANGEMENTS.

BIRMINGHAM POST OFFICE AND POLL CARDS

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06

Dec
2018

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Call for Papers: Homes fit for Heroines?

On 06, Dec 2018 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

Homes fit for Heroines?

Saturday 16 March, 2019

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06

Dec
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 6 December 1918

On 06, Dec 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Friday 6 December 1918

REMARKABLE CASE AT BIRMINGHAM ASSIZES

YOUTH CHARGED WITH INCENDIARISM.

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