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Event: Battle of the Somme film
On 24, Oct 2016 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The Battle of The Somme, Imperial War Museums UNESCO listed film screening.
Blakesley Hall, Blakesley Road, Birmingham, B25 8RN
13 November 12pm
Shot and screened in 1916, the Battle of The Somme film was the first feature length documentary about war and changed the way both cinema and film were perceived by the public. In the year of its release around 20 million people, almost half of the population of Britain at the time, watched the film.
One hundred years later, this unique film from IWM’s collection is being shown at Blakesley Hall to commemorate the anniversary of The Battle of The Somme.
Free screening at 12noon, please arrive 15 minutes beforehand.
Limited spaces available. Pre-booking is advised.
Call 0121 348 8120 to book your place.
Please visit the Blakesley Hall website for more information.
