Special WWI Lectures

Special WWI Lectures

Upcoming Dates for Special WWI Lectures

Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery

Proud to host two special lectures exploring key aspects of the First World War. Both talks will take place at 11am in the Howe Room at Peterborough Museum.

Special WWI Lectures
The Old Contemptibles Association and its history.
25 October, 11am

Andrew Thornton will deliver a talk on “The Old Contemptibles’ Association” and its history.

Andrew is a researcher and author with a BA(Hons) in History and War Studies and he also holds a MPhil for his thesis on the Territorial Force in Staffordshire from 1908 to 1915. He has been researching the Old Contemptibles for many years.

Tickets: £5 per person

British Expeditionary Force Battles In 1914
1 November, 11am

Taff Gillingham will deliver a talk on the “British Expeditionary Force Battles In 1914”.Taff is a military historian, specialising in the British and Commonwealth soldier from 1899 to 1960. He has been the historical advisor and production historian for film, television and theatre productions.

Tickets: £5 per person

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