News and Events
Raymond: A Day of Commemoration of the Lodge Family and the First World War
On 10, Aug 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
As part of an event entitled ‘A Weekend of Commemoration and Hope for the Future: Stories of the First World War from Edgbaston and Ladywood’, there will be a day dedicated to Raymond Lodge at St George’s Church, Edgbaston on Saturday 19th September 2015.
Somali Great War project announced
On 06, Aug 2015 | In WW1 Projects | By Nicola Gauld
The first Somali community in Britain settled here as a result of the Great War. We have been awarded a grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund that will allow us to explain how this happened.
Call for Papers: Examining the Home Front in the First World War
On 05, Aug 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The National Archives and the Everyday Lives in the First World War Engagement Centre are inviting researchers to contribute to a lively exchange of ideas at a three-day event at The National Archives in September 2016.
The Diary of Dorothy Priest, August 4th 1915
On 04, Aug 2015 | In Priest Diary | By Nicola Gauld
A year of war and we don’t seem much nearer the end than we were six months ago.
Your Community in the First World War: A Roadshow
On 27, Jul 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Three free and open events with speakers, workshops, stalls and networking opportunities.
8th September 2015 at the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
9th September 2015 at the City Museum, Leeds
10th September 2015 at Newcastle University
Project Update: The Tear Gas Connection
On 23, Jul 2015 | In Project Updates | By Nicola Gauld
Tear Gas was a key theme of the Media for Social Change activities this year (part of the Birmingham Centre for Media & Cultural Research). After we hosted the Tear Gas Research Connection UK meeting last November, we organised in April 2015 a panel discussion on the military, policing, legal, commercial and medical aspects of tear gas, both in historic and more contemporary contexts.
Cake Bakers & Trouble Makers
On 20, Jul 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Earlier this year one of our Co-Investigators, Professor Maggie Andrews from the University of Worcester, joined Dr Lucy Worsley, historian and TV presenter, in making a documentary about the history of those Cake Bakers and Trouble Makers, better known as the WI.
The programme is due to be broadcast on BBC2 on Monday 20th July at 9pm.
Project update: With New Eyes I See
On 15, Jul 2015 | In Project Updates | By Nicola Gauld
In 2013/14 Cardiff University entered into a partnership with creative marketing firm yello brick to build an immersive itinerant documentary experience called With New Eyes I See.
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…
New National Lottery investment in the First World War Centenary
On 08, Jul 2015 | In WW1 Projects | By Nicola Gauld
Culture Secretary announces £4m for local communities to explore the impact of the war as the nation marks one year until the centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Starting soon, WW1: Aviation Comes of Age
On 02, Jul 2015 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld
World War 1: Aviation Comes of Age
The University of Birmingham has teamed up with the BBC to offer a free online distance learning course marking the centenary of the First World War.
Last chance to see! Women’s Work: A Touring Exhibition
On 30, Jun 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
An exhibition based on Women & Theatre’s recent project Clocking On will be visiting Small Heath Library, Northfield Library, Birchfield Library and Balsall Heath Library between April and June 2015
Film Festival: Screening Rights
On 16, Jun 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
B-Film presents the inaugural Screening Rights Film Festival, a three-day programme of social justice film, and discussion, at mac birmingham.
‘Rupert Brooke’: a one man play at Winterbourne House & Garden, Birmingham
On 10, Jun 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
On 4th July Winterbourne House’s Grade II listed garden will form the stunning backdrop to an evening performance exploring the life of celebrated First World War poet Rupert Brooke.
British Archaeology Home Front Legacy project
On 29, May 2015 | In Uncategorized | By Nicola Gauld
The Council for British Archaeology Home Front Legacy project is hosting day schools across the country to invite people to get involved in researching and recording their local Home Front Legacy using the Home Front Legacy App and toolkit. These day schools are funded by Historic England.
Booking is essential
Call for Papers: The First World War Commemoration & Memory
On 27, May 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Call for papers for one-day symposium, 27 February 2016, Imperial War Museum, North
Keynote speakers: Prof Jay Winter (Yale University) & Prof Maggie Andrews (University of Worcester)
Call for Papers by June 1: Being Young in World War One
On 25, May 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
This international conference examines the effects of the First World War on children and young people, and its social and psychological legacies.
6-7 November 2015, Manchester Metropolitan University
Performance: Red Flag over Bermondsey – The Ada Salter Story
On 23, May 2015 | In Performance | By Nicola Gauld
This performance explores both the private and the public lives of Ada Salter from 1909 until 1922, interwoven with her beloved Ira Sankey hymns and her passion for Handel.
2pm, Saturday 30th May, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Call for papers: Women, Gender & the First World War
On 22, May 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Women, Gender and the First World War: Home Fronts and War Fronts
One day Conference, University of Portsmouth, Saturday 10th October 2015
Venue: Park Building, 5 minute walk from Portsmouth & Southsea station
Conference on Children, War and Violence
On 20, May 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
26th June – City Campus, University of Worcester
This conference, aimed at sixth form pupils, takes the recent centenary of the First World War and the seventieth anniversary of the VE as triggers to discuss aspects of children’s relationship to war and violence in the last 100 years; asking how children’s imagination and everyday lives have been shaped by conflict and violence.
All Our Heroes: WW1 Schools Project
On 18, May 2015 | In Performance | By Nicola Gauld
Following our highly successful production of The Maharajah & Kohinoor, which has been touring since 2008, Zeroplus Theatre is bringing its brand new show this year – ALL OUR HEROES for schools and theatres for young audiences available from the end of April until spring 2016 for KS2 to KS4.
Exhibition: 400 Years of Caribbean Contribution to British Heritage & Culture
On 15, May 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
New educational exhibition by the WAWI Project: 400 Years of Caribbean Contribution to British Heritage & Culture
“Nothing beats stronger than the heart of a volunteer”
Sepoy’s Salute: new production by Big Brum
On 15, May 2015 | In Performance | By Nicola Gauld
Big Brum Theatre in Education Company are proud to present their 2015 World War One play, ‘Sepoy’s Salute’, which tours to schools in June and July. It is appropriate for upper primary and all secondary ages.
Performance: All Our Heroes
On 14, May 2015 | In Performance, Uncategorized | By Nicola Gauld
We are pleased to share that Zeroplus Theatre is bringing its brand new show this year – ALL OUR HEROES to Birmingham in partnership with THE DRUM, for schools and young audiences available from June to December 2015 for KS2-KS4
Lord Mayor’s Show
On 13, May 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
This year’s Birmingham Lord Mayor’s show on June 6 commemorates the role of Women and Faith in the First World War.
Event: Poets & the Crisis of Faith in and after the First World War
On 06, May 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
A talk by John Lampen, M.Phil., Dept. of War Studies, King’s College London with readings by Jane Lapotaire, Honorary Associate Artist, Royal Shakespeare Company.
10 May, 3-4pm, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
F.A.N.Y. Five Women. One War. One Purpose
On 29, Apr 2015 | In Performance | By Nicola Gauld
A startling new play about five women’s courage, bravery and exception in World War One.
Lecture: The Battle of Mons Revisited
On 17, Apr 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The 2015 John Terraine Lecture at the University of Birmingham’s War Studies department will be given by Dr Spencer Jones (University of Wolverhampton).
Study day films now available
On 09, Apr 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
8 presentations from our recent study day, Britain’s Black Community and the Great War, can now be viewed in the Community section of the website or on our new YouTube channel.
Commemoration of the Centenary of the Battle of Gallipoli
On 07, Apr 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Commemoration of the Battle of Gallipoli, Saturday 25th April 2015, 11am-5.30pm, Centenary Square, Birmingham
Discussion: 100 Years of Tear Gas
On 31, Mar 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
100 years of tear gas: militarisation, protests and the legacies of war discussion event
Madge: Mrs Alfred Watt, founder of the WI
On 24, Mar 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Join us for this fascinating talk by Linda Ambrose, Professor of History, Laurentian University, Ontario on 22nd May at 4-6pm, St Andrews Church Centre, Pershore
One in six: the Indian subcontinent and the First World War
On 23, Mar 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
The National Archives together with Voices of War and Peace invites you to explore the South Asian contribution to the First World War through a programme of events at the Library of Birmingham.
Women & WW1 discussion event
On 18, Mar 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Join us to hear a series of presentations from academics and community groups working on the subject of women and the First World War.
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.
The Diary of Dorothy Priest, March 14th 1915
On 14, Mar 2015 | In Priest Diary | By Nicola Gauld
Yesterday mother and Joan and I met Daddy in town and went to see the three City Battalions march from Calthorpe Park to Victoria Square.
Women & Theatre presents: Clocking On
On 13, Mar 2015 | In Performance | By Nicola Gauld
A contemporary theatre performance about the lives of female factory workers in World War One
The Last Post Resource Pack now available
On 12, Mar 2015 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld
Superact has just launched a free WWI music and history Resource Pack suitable for nurseries, schools, colleges and community groups.
Talk: These Dangerous Women!
On 11, Mar 2015 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
These Dangerous Women! Manchester Women and the Hague International Congress 1915
Talk by Dr Alison Ronan, Manchester Central Library, 30th March 6pm
The Diary of Dorothy Priest, March 9th 1915
On 09, Mar 2015 | In Priest Diary | By Nicola Gauld
There was to be a mighty German submarine blockade of England beginning on February 18th but I rather think the Germans have suffered from it more than we have, so far anyway.
