Trowels and Trenches - Archaeology in the Great War

Speaker: Clive Harris
Preserved Trench

Archaeology of the Great War, often explored through "Trowels and Trenches" initiatives, examines WWI, 1914–1918, by excavating battlefield landscapes, trenches, and tunnels to uncover both military artifacts and ancient, previously unknown ruins. This discipline reveals the daily life, training methods, and material culture of soldiers on the Western Front and, crucially, in locations like Gallipoli, where troops frequently encountered ancient archaeology. 

Trench

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Lancashire and Cheshire branch
13 February 2026 19:45 to 13 February 2026 22:00
The Armoury (TA Centre), Armoury Street, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 8AB
Branch contacts
Eric Hunter
(Branch Chairman)
Email Eric Hunter

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