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New Resource from the University of Glasgow
On 13, Jul 2015 | In Exhibitions, Resources | By Voices
A special exhibition on the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Service, curated by MSc Museum Studies postgraduate student Bethany Lane, is now showing through to the end of August in the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel. Read more…
Launch of our community research fund
On 16, Mar 2015 | In Project Updates | By Voices
Invitations for applications are now open for members of the Research Network to bid for funding up to a maximum of £15,000 for projects which involve the co-design and co-production of research with community groups around the legacy of the First World War.
What is World War One in the Vale?
On 23, Jan 2015 | In Events | By Voices
Did you know that Pershore Plums helped win the First World War? Or that the Vale of Evesham employed the highest number of child labourers to support the war effort? These are just a few of the stories which have been discovered about the WW1 Home Front in the Vales of Evesham and Pershore. Read more…
New Films on ‘Human Battles on the Home Front’
On 15, Dec 2014 | In Exhibitions, Resources | By Voices
Eight short films have been produced for an exhibition on ‘John Galsworthy and Battles on the Home Front’. The University of Birmingham’s Cadbury Research Library holds the Galsworthy papers and was a major contributor of material to this exhibition at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.
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.
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.
What the Bishop said (or, the truth about the Bishop of London…)
On 30, May 2014 | In Uncategorized | By Voices
Report from Michael Snape:
The looming centenary was bound to prove an opportunity to dredge up some tired and discredited cliches about the First World War. How tedious, therefore, to hear Jeremy Paxman indulge in some traditional bishop-bashing on a recent edition of ‘The Big Questions’ (BBC1, Sunday 18 May 2014).
Launch Preparations Are Underway!
On 11, Mar 2014 | In Project Updates | By Voices
Preparations are underway for the launch of Voices of War and Peace, the University of Birmingham’s new First World War Engagement Centre, an Arts & Humanities Research Council initiative in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The launch will take place on March 21st from 12-2.30pm in the Library of Birmingham’s Studio Theatre.
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.
