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Two opportunities for your students to show what they know about the First World War

15 June 2021
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Two opportunities for your schools students to show what they know about the First World War.
Maclolm Doolin
Maclolm Doolin

1. The 2021-22 Malcolm Doolin Memorial Award for Local History Research 

2 x £500 prize for Primary and Secondary Schools (incl. Special Schools).

What was your town like in 1914-1918?

Who went to war?

Who stayed at home?

Who was killed?

Who came home?

Tell us about it

1 September 2021-30 June 2022

Further details here > http://bit.ly/MDMA202122

The Hyde Park, Animals In War Memorial
The Hyde Park, Animals in War Memorial

2. Animals at War 

A project with prizes for 12-14 year old writers and artists

One lesson and one homework.

Further details here > http://bit.ly/AnimalsWW1

For more details and to register your interest email: education@westernfrontassociation.com

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