2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War. As a nation we are both fascinated and horrified by the scale of loss and the magnitude of the effect that this war had on the modern world. Memorials dedicated to the men and women who died hint at the effect on local communities but little more is proffered by their inscriptions.
In the 1970’s three veterans recorded on audio tape their recollections of their time in the trenches. With funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund , Legasee have created an educational project called, “Who Do You Think They Were”. At times both horrific and humorous, it provides an outstanding testimony to the realities of war. But who were these men?
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We've acquired a fantastic audio recording of three WWI veterans who talk in detail about their experiences of fighting in France. Using this as a point of engagement we've created a series of 5 activity sessions with briefing notes, discussion points, and activities for use in the classroom. Click on the link to listen and learn.
With over 300 Veteran interviews available to view, now is the perfect time to become a member of our charity and gain access to all our Archive Services.