War Widows' Stories

Telling the stories of war’s forgotten women past + present. Supported by AHRC, British Academy, @HeritageLottery, + @WarWidowsAssoc. Led by @Nadine_Leese.

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

PLS RT! The War Widows Quilt Exhibition, 10-12 November, National Army Museum, London. See this beautiful piece of art on display this Remembrance.

https://t.co/ITr72pjP7T

#LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday #remembrance #warwidows #armedforces @WarWidowsAssoc @LJMU @NAM_London

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

The stitching has begun! There’s still time to join us for our second drop-in workshops. Come anytime between 2-4PM, whether you’re a complete beginner or a pro. Sit, chat, stitch, and appreciate the women in your life with @loisblackburn15 @IWMNorth. #warwidows

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

Listen to this soundbite from our interview with Christina Claypole, who lovingly remembers and marvels at her mum's Sunday baking and how she coped even during times when she had barely enough money to feed her family. #warwidows #mothersday #WW2

https://t.co/VQXrPxWfjw

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

JOIN US! Make the perfect #MothersDay gift by embroidering your own handkerchief dedicated to one (or more!) of the special women in your life with the guidance of the talented Lois Blackburn. Free + no booking required. This Saturday @IWMNorth. @WarWidowsAssoc @LJMU #IWD2024

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

JOIN US! This weekend @IWMNorth are displaying the War Widows Quilt in appreciation of International Women's Day and #MothersDay! Help us celebrate the women of armed forces families and join us this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! #IWD2024 @WarWidowsAssoc @loisblackburn15 @LJMU

[Dr Nadine Leese @nadine_leese]

It was sobering, too, that while thousands had crowded the cenotaph less than an hour before the war widows’ service, few remained to pay their respects to those left behind. Sometimes, it’s easier to remember the dead than it is to face those who are a living reminder of them.

[Dr Nadine Leese @nadine_leese]

This year, the backdrop to the war widows service of #remembrance was the noise of protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to stop the loss of yet more lives.

[Dr Nadine Leese @nadine_leese]

It’s always an emotional occasion and an incredible honour, walking alongside the women whose losses I can still barely fathom, even after eight years of talking, laughing, and shedding tears together. I’m full of admiration and gratitude. @WarWidowsAssoc #RemembranceDay

[Dr Nadine Leese @nadine_leese]

War Widows Association Service of Remembrance 2023 #lestweforget #armesforcesfamilies #warwidows @WarWidowsAssoc @war_widows

[National Army Museum @NAM_London]

War Widows Quilt
10 - 12 November 2023
Come and admire the War Widows Quilt.
It was made by over 90 war widows and their families from second-hand armed forces shirts. Its squares tell moving stories of love, loss and grief that connect women across generations.
#LestWeForget

[Dr Nadine Leese @nadine_leese]

It’s incredibly poignant that this #Remembrance the War Widows Quilt will be on display underneath, and in the shadow of, a #military helicopter. The Lynx MK9A hangs suspended from the ceiling of the National Army Museum’s atrium. https://t.co/8Gkpctjk5y
#RemembranceDay

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

PLS RT! Hear from women who contributed to the War Widows Quilt as they share their personal stories + reflect on the process as part of the National Army Museum’s display of the quilt for #Remembrance.

https://t.co/vGqdEadYNJ

@NAM_London @loisblackburn15 @WarWidowsAssoc

[War Widows Assoc @WarWidowsAssoc]

The fight for justice goes on...

[War Widows' Stories @war_widows]

How lovely! We interviewed both for the project and we’re so grateful for their contribution. :) Amazing women, both of them.

[War Widows Assoc @WarWidowsAssoc]

Treating the amazing lady that is Cathie Drummond to lunch before she & her daughter go to the King’s 1st Garden Party in Holyrood Palace. We were joined by the lovely Brian from @LegionScotland who was chauffeur for the day. The Legion Team always look after us - thank you 😊😍

[War Widows Assoc @WarWidowsAssoc]

Our Quilt was on display at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall on #ArmedForcesDay
For full details and dates of future exhibitions, please go to our wesbite - https://t.co/gy542z3CAZ

[Lois Thomas @loisthom]

we spent a beautiful hour designing a handkerchief to commemorate a lost loved one @StGeorgesHallLV this afternoon. we hope @Nadine_Muller and the @war_widows had a wonderful reception this evening!

[War Widows Assoc @WarWidowsAssoc]

Please go along and see our quilt - made with memories, tears and heartache but most of all, love ❤️💔

[Dr Nadine Leese @nadine_leese]

Good morning, Liverpool! What a grand and fitting setting for today’s War Widows Quilt exhibition. You can join us anytime from 10AM - 4PM, and we’ve made more free tickets available for our special reception, which runs from 4:30-6PM. https://t.co/x4yrZJHmgd
#armedforcesday

[Liverpool John Moores University @LJMU]

Join Dr @Nadine_Muller this weekend in sewing your own token of #remembrance as part of the Armed Forces Day exhibition of the War Widows Quilt.

📅24 June 2023
⏰10am - 4pm
📍St. George’s Hall @SGHLpool

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/LwlC3iItKA

[Liverpool John Moores University @LJMU]

In honour of #ArmedForcesDay @SGHLpool will host a special exhibition of the War Widows Quilt, part of the War Widows Stories project led by #LJMU academic Dr @Nadine_Muller.

📅 Saturday 24 June
📍St George's Hall

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/wbm7r1dC3S