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October 2014
Exhibition: The Friends’ Ambulance Unit in the First World War
Exhibition telling the story of the Friends' Ambulance Unit, which operated as a volunteer medical relief service alongside the French Army during the First World War in northern France and Belgium. FAU volunteers were often men from Quaker families. The exhibition includes letters and items from the collection of Laurence John Cadbury (1889-1982) a founder member of the FAU, who served in the ambulance convoys. Open to all, 9am-6pm weekdays, Muirhead Tower Atrium, Edgbaston campus
Find out more »Symposium: WW1 and children – myths, images and engagement
The centenary of the outbreak of the First World War has led to a proliferation of television programmes, publications, museum exhibitions and heritage events. Yet, despite the government decision to fund school children to visit the battlefields, there is a concern that perhaps many of the WW1 commemoration activities have not enthralled many young people. This symposium aims to bring together academics working on the history and literature of children and Ww1 with practitioners who work with young people in…
Find out more »Exhibition: Rebel Visions: The War Art of CRW Nevinson
The powerful art and contradictory personality of British war artist Richard Nevinson will be explored in this ground breaking exhibition - the centrepiece of our autumn programme. Famous for his dramatic, often haunting images of the battlefield and its soldiers, Nevinson's arresting paintings, drawings, prints and posters also acknowledged the sometimes unpalatable effects war had on British society. Always a rebel, he produced work that ranged in variety from official war propaganda to anti-war condemnation - some of which was…
Find out more »Discussion: Black Soldiers and the First World War
2014 marks the centenary of the First World War and there have been a series of events across the UK and around the world to commemorate the lives of those who lived, fought and died during this time. While often overlooked, African and Caribbean men and women from the Commonwealth played a key role in the First World War, sacrificing their lives to stand alongside the ‘mother country’ Great Britain. This partnership event is aimed at community groups and individuals…
Find out more »Workshop: Poetry & Conflict with Beatfreeks
A partnership event with Beatfreeks Poetry writing workshop for young people aged 14-25 Beatfreeks is an arts organisation supporting young, creative people to do what they love. We're a social enterprise, which means we use our resources and innovation to address social issues and benefit the broader community. We believe empowered, engaged and enabled young people are incredible catalysts for bringing about positive change, so our number one aim is providing platforms for growth and expression to young people. Our…
Find out more »Talk: Centenary of the Battle of Gheluvelt
One third of the Worcestershire 2nd battalion were lost at the Battle of Gheluvelt on 31st October 1914 which has an almost mythical status in the history of the regiment and the city. In advance of the 100 year anniversary of Gheluvelt Day Dr Spencer Jones (University of Wolverhampton) will speak on 'The Demon Saves the Day: Charles FitzClarence VC and the Battle for Gheluvelt', followed by Dr Janis Lomas (Independent Scholar) discussing 'The Women Gheluvelt Left Behind: WW1 Widows'.…
Find out more »Lecture: ‘Conscience, Service and Sacrifice: The Friends’ Ambulance Unit in the First World War’
Historian Paul Handford MBE will be talking on the experiences of those individuals, who for conscience and other reasons, chose to serve in the non-combatant Friends’ Ambulance Unit during World War I. The talk is supported by many original photographs from the private collection of Paul Handford. Following the talk there will be an opportunity to browse original material from the collection of Laurence Cadbury, who was a member of the Friends' Ambulance Unit, as well as other material relating…
Find out more »Performance: Foreign Fields with The Play House
Foreign Fields is a new piece of children's theatre created by The Play House theatre in education company to mark the centenary of WW1. It uses research by the Archives and Heritage Service at the Library of Birmingham to explore how the war in Europe affected the lives of people in Birmingham. Based on the experiences of real people and actual events logged in the archive, it tells the story of Brummie Herbert Owens and Belgian refugee Elisa de Haes who work in Hudson's…
Find out more »November 2014
Workshop: War and Peace writing day
Inspired by Rebel Visions: The War Art of CRW Nevinson and writing from the First World War, this workshop offers writers the opportunity to write about conflict on their own terms. Participants will empathise with others' experiences and consider the peace and beauty that can transcend even the most gruelling of conditions. The day will be led by Jacqui Rowe, Barber Writer in Residence 2013-14. Suitable for writers of prose or poetry at all levels of experience. £12/£10 concessions, students…
Find out more »Talk: Equality and the Army
Come and join us for a panel discussion exploring the role of men, women and equality in Britain’s army through the ages. Part of Conflict and Community - Northampton Remembers the First World War £4 Booking essential Ring 01604 837397 to book a place
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