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Causes of War
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A range of materials for mixed ability classes, for year 7, 8 and 9. Right click to save documents. If you have any resources you wish to share, please let us know! Document Title Focus Format Causes of War Explosive Barrels The different causes of war each represented as a barrel of gunpowder. Can the students …
Why 1914? The causes of the Great War. A narrative history.
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By Derek Robinson Book Review by Barbara Taylor Whistle Books, 2014, £8, 200pp, soft covers; index. Also available as a Kindle edition. I am surprised that there is no ISBN number in the book. Mr Robinson is a graduate of Cambridge University and I had imagined he had taught history, although his career was spent mostly in journalism and authors…
'The Butcher: Charles Mangin's Great War' with Tim Gale
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We welcome Tim Gale to the Village Hall at Hatfield Peverell for his talk on a controversial French General. 7:30 for an 8pm start. Suggested entry donation of £3 with an optional buffet for £1.50. All welcome
'Après La Guerre: Demobilisation' with Peter Hart
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We welcome the return of Peter Hart to the Royal British Legion at Hornchurch on the 12th of February 2020 to hear his presentation on demobilisation. NOTE: The map on the 'Event Details' link is incorrect for this venue IMAGE: British troops to be demobilized assembled in the grounds of the Expeditionary Force Canteens, December 1918. © IWM …
What got you interested in the First World War?
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Tom Thorpe's opening question on the ‘Mentioned in Dispatches’ podcast series - at least for the last 80+ editions, has been to ask his guest to say who they are and say what got them interested in the First World War. The answers given are as varied as the speakers themselves. At University Most are published historians or authors so it is no…
The First World War from Original Artefacts and Documents - David Empson
We welcome the return of David Empson for another look at part of his collection of Great War related artefacts and documents. With David there is usually the story to accompany what he exhibits, not just the items but the personal history behind it. Meet from 7:30 for an 8pm start in the bar area of the village hall at Hatfield Peverel. The bar i…
The Great War and Me - Paul Weaver
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We welcome our own Paul Weaver to present a talk about his connections to the Great War. Paul had several members of his family served during the war and will be telling their stories. In addition, Paul is a key member of the 10th Essex Living History Group, a highly regarded organisation that portrays life as a "Tommy" that really focuses on educ…