Soldiers' entertainment during WW1

Published on 12 April 2015
Submitted by Luci Gosling

In this presentation, 'Dark Streets & Light Laughter: Entertainment during WW1', Luci Gosling looks at the various amusements and entertainments offered to soldiers at home on leave in the Great War.

One of two lectures given at the WFA's AGM and Conference 2014

Soldiers' entertainment during WW1
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