Event: Child Labour and the First World War

Free talk and study day led by W.E.A. family historian Jackie Depelle and historian of childhood Dr Rebecca Gill.

Join us to investigate the untold story of child labour in the Great War – and discover the role of the local W.E.A. in its abolition.

• Participate in a hands-on session using original documents from the archives
• Explore why and where local children worked during the war
• Discover the role of the local W.E.A. in bringing about reform – and its educational work for a fairer peace
• Learn about individual histories of child labour and the WEA and about how to trace family stories

When: Friday 9 Sept 2016, 11am – 3pm (lunch will be provided)

Where: Sheppard Room, University Library, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds

All welcome, no prior experience necessary.

Enquiries to Rebecca Gill:  r.gill@hud.ac.uk

This is a FREE event, but please book a place by 1 September either using the Eventbrite website at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/study-day-child-labour-and-the-great-war-a-local-history-tickets-26604992248 or by reserving a place by phoning the WEA on 0113 245 3304