Rudyard Kipling and the Great War - Dr Rodney Attwood
14 Jun

Rudyard Kipling and the Great War - Dr Rodney Attwood.

At the outbreak of the war Rudyard Kipling was a most popular author , he wrote propaganda pamphlets and stories during the war and some poetry.

His only son John was killed at Loos in 1915 and his body was not found , Kipling spent a large part of his life after this trying to find out what happened to John and ensure that he had a proper burial. 

Later he worked with the IWGC , suggesting many of the phrases that we find in the CWGC cemeteries to this day. 

 

WFA and non members alike are welcome to hear this fascinating talk.  

We ask for a modest £5 on the door to defray some of the costs, you will receive a free tea or coffee and a free raffle entry. 

 

Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons  

Othery Village Hall , Fore St , Othery TA7 0QU
14 Jun 2023 19:30