Thought some people may be interested in attending some of these events organised by Leeds Libraries
Fragments of War: Leeds 1916
We will be commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme with exhibitions and events during July 2016. Highlights include:
Testament of Youth
Thursday 7 July, 5.00-8.00pm. 5.00-6.00pm exhibition, 6.00-8.00pm film screening.
Local and Family History, 2nd Floor, Central Library
A fantastic opportunity to watch the film Testament of Youth, in the historic setting of Leeds Central Library where some of the scenes were filmed. The film is an adaptation of Vera Brittain's memoir about her experiences during the First World War. A small exhibition of some of our WW1 collections will also be available to view. Tickets £5
To book please visit:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents or phone 0113 2476016
Leeds Hospitals During World War 1
Friday 15 July, 1.00-2.00pm
Room 700, 1st Floor, Central Library
Dr Jessica Meyer, University of Leeds, will explore the types of care received in hospitals during the war, looking specifically at hospitals based in Leeds and examining the long term impact the war had on hospital provision for the city's population.
To book your free place please visit:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents or phone 0113 2476016
Home Front Leeds
Wednesday 20 July, 2.00-3.00pm
The Compton Centre, Harehills
Lucy Moore of Leeds Museums and Galleries will give a fascinating talk about the WWI artefacts that are being displayed in The Compton Centre throughout July.
This is a free event, no booking required.
Here are the full Fragments of War programme.
Thursday 7 July - Testament of Youth film screening
Friday 15 July - Leeds Hospitals during World War 1 talk
Monday 18 July - Trace Your World War 1 Ancestors
Wednesday 20 July - Home Front Leeds talk
Friday 22 July - "Rethinking the Leeds Pals" talk
Events in Leeds Libraries
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Re: Events in Leeds Libraries
To add to buffaloskinnner's very useful list of events going on I thought I would post this photo showing part of the display relating to World War 1 that is currently on the ground floor at the Central Library. On the poster in the centre it states "Dated this 20th day of January 1916. Charles Lupton. Lord Mayor of the City of Leeds." I took the photo on June 30 2016.
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