Doncaster 1914-18

Marking the centenary of the First World War through exhibitions, events & a new website. Uncover the past that shaped our future. [email protected].

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

@emmaglasbey It was our pleasure! So glad we could be of help, and what a great story.

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

The Doncaster 1914-18 project officially came to an end yesterday. We have had an amazing four and a half years exploring the borough's wartime past! #doncasterisgreat

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

Our website is still live for all your research needs, and our community archive will be open for submissions until November. Our inbox will be checked weekly, but you may prefer to get in touch via [email protected].

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

Thank you to every single person who was involved in the project. Whether you visited our website, came to an event, saw an exhibition, submitted your story, or simply followed us on Facebook. We hope you've enjoyed uncovering history with us.

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

In town today for #ArmedForcesDay2019? Come and chat to us and pick up a copy of our celebratory end of project book Centenary Voices

[Danum Gallery, Library and Museum @DanumGLAM]

We are all set up in the Wool Market for #ArmedForcesDay2019 Come and chat to us about the military displays in the new museum and get hands on WW1 objects with @DoncasterWW1 #DoncasterIsGreat

[Experience Barnsley Museum @EBMuseum]

We need your help! This pigeon won a dickin medal in WW2. We would love to find the family & the medal which was awarded to a C Dyson in Barnsley in 1945 ahead of a new #WW2 exhibition later in the year #FindThePigeon

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate the Doncaster 1914-18 project with us on Wednesday evening! Thank you for your support and contributions - we've had a wonderful 4 years sharing #Doncaster's WWI stories & you were all the real superstars of the project. 🎉

[Hive Shrewsbury @HiveShrewsbury]

The 'War & Peace' project is coming to The Hive on Friday 7th June, featuring @bellahardy, @findlaynapier, @Grussell93. This project marks the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

Tickets available now: https://t.co/l8sSVa4eG4

https://t.co/zPllYDewp3

[Danum Gallery, Library and Museum @DanumGLAM]

Did you catch this on @BBCBreakfast this morning? We partnered with @_bfriend to put on B:heard where older people shared their amazing stories. Stay tuned for information on the next event!

[b:friend @_bfriend]

We've had a fantastic few months working with @DoncasterMuseum. Our History Club will recap all the best bits - including fudge making 🍬 - at the beginning of June. Everyone welcome! #doncasterisgreat

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

There's still time to grab your tickets for the remaining performances of War & Peace: An Evening of Storytelling and song. Three amazing folk artists performing tales of love, loyalty and loss from the First World War. https://t.co/S0i6Y9niv3

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

Some pics from last night's War & Peace event. Thanks to all who came along to join us for a wonderful evening of storytelling and song at @Cusworth_Hall!

If you missed it, the performance will be held again at @castindoncaster on 5th June.

Tickets here: https://t.co/JofGErN2FH

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

Love this pic!

[Jude Holland @JudeRHolland]

What an amazing gig last night's @MuseumsAtNight #WarandPeace show @Cusworth_Hall was with the immensely talented @findlaynapier @Grussell93 @bellahardy. Amazing to hear Doncaster stories brought alive through music. One to remember @NeilHPearson @waynesables

[Cusworth Hall & Park @Cusworth_Hall]

Don't miss this brilliant event at the Hall on Wednesday evening from @DoncasterWW1 and partners. War & Peace - an evening of storytelling and song featuring tales of love, loyalty and loss. Get tickets in advance from the Hall or online 👇
https://t.co/22anxlCEQm

[Doncaster 1914-18 @DoncasterWW1]

Last few tickets still available for Wednesday's @MuseumsAtNight War and Peace show @Cusworth_Hall via Eventbrite or in person or over the phone @Cusworth_Hall. Doors 6pm. Show starts 6.30pm. See you there!