WW1 Worcestershire

HLF funded project to commemorate the impact of the First World War on Worcestershire

[explorethepast @ExploreThePast]

The @elgarfestival continues today & tomorrow with events around Worcester. here are a couple of photos from the archives - Elgar himself c1900 & the family music shop on the High Street

[The Elgar Festival @ElgarFestival]

The 2019 Elgar Festival takes place in Worcester, the city of Elgar's birth, from May 30th- June 2nd. Concerts to include a 100th anniversary celebration of the Cello Concerto, Sea Pictures, and music by Vaughan Williams.

Complete schedule of events:

https://t.co/FxAAY3q7bQ

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Make sure you visit this fantastic exhibition.

[Museums Worcestershire @worcestermuseum]

Who caught Midlands Today @bbcmtd tonight?!
Fab coverage of County Museum at Hartlebury’s exhibition ‘Fashioning Peace’ by @SatnamRana - featuring our curator David Nash, & the descendant of the original collectors of the collection, James Parker!

[IWM: WW1 Centenary @IWM_Centenary]

Thank you for being part of our community over the past four years. Though this channel will be radio silent from 29th March, you can stay informed about the museum’s future partnerships work and other projects by following @I_W_M

[14-18 NOW @1418NOW]

‘A truly nationwide project of remembrance’ – Danny Boyle

Re-live the last five years of extraordinary arts experiences.

The #1418NOW book is now available to buy online: https://t.co/ao5DF7n45k

[IWM: WW1 Centenary @IWM_Centenary]

After 4 years, the Centenary Partnership’s feed will be closing from today as the archiving process begins. Keep up to date with future projects by following @I_W_M and signing up to for news of the War and Conflict Subject Specialist Network here: https://t.co/EaDp7WhF94

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

It’s International Women’s Day. Here are the women of the Land Army training camp at Leigh Sinton. The experience of the WW1 land army greatly informed the land army of WW2. https://t.co/HyPbTspldz

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Fashioning Peace Hartlebury Castle is now open! If you want to find out more listen back to Kate Justice on BBC Hereford & Worcester from Friday evening to hear all about what you can expect to see. And then of course make sure you... https://t.co/2UznZiZwNS

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Tune in to @bbchw this evening to hear more about the Fashioning Peace exhibition @HartleburyCPT @worcestermuseum. Thank you for coming for a look around @katejustice

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Behind the scenes at Fashioning Peace @HartleburyCPT @worcestermuseum exhibition opens to the public 2 March. How did WW1 impact on society post war? Come and find out!

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Fashioning Peace - Life and Liberty after the Great War opens Hartlebury Castle on Saturday 2 March. This new exhibition explores how the changes brought about through the... https://t.co/iJb7gUdZSZ

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

This half term why don't you head to The Guildhall Worcester to see Art of the Great War, a collection of fifty original paintings and prints from World War One,... https://t.co/3vASnRftXQ

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

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[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Make sure you don't miss the Art of the Great War exhibition at The Guildhall. It runs until 1 March and you can have a look at the free exhibition Mon - Sat, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Have a look at some of the... https://t.co/CZQ0S7OJSO

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Art of the Great war is now open @Guildhall_Worc until the end of the month. Don't miss this poignant exhibition of work by soldiers who served in WWI curated by John Noott. Pics @cd1mages @VisitWorcester @IWM_Centenary

[14-18 NOW @1418NOW]

#OnThisDay 2018, our third and final season which led up to Armistice Day, and marked the end of the war 100 years ago launched. It concluded our five year project which engaged 35 million people to see the First World War in new ways.

What was your favourite #1418NOW project?

[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

Art of the Great War, a collection of fifty original paintings and prints from World War One, collected and selected by John Noott will go on show at The Guildhall in Worcester from 2 February until 1 March... https://t.co/6t3QNq5U6p

[The Infirmary Museum 💉 @InfirmaryWorc]

As small museums, We don’t have gift shops, but we and the @GMMedicalMuseum offer free booklets from the @HeritageLottery-funded @WW1Worcs project, about the war’s impact on medicine and healthcare in Worcestershire. Want one? Just ask in the office! #Museum30 #museumsouvenir

[explorethepast @ExploreThePast]

We end our readings of the Bert Clements #WWI letters with a poem he'd written out & sent home. It was written by Bransby Williams & popular with soldiers, although we're not sure if the sending was triggered by a specific event. @WW1Worcs
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[WW1 Worcestershire @WW1Worcs]

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