Centenary of the Battle of Gheluvelt Seminar + Book Launch
28th October 2014 at The Hive
One third of the Worcestershire 2nd Battalion were lost at the Battle of Gheluvelt on 31st October 1914 which has an almost mythical status in the history of the regiment and the city.
In advance of the 100 year anniversary of Gheluvelt Day Dr Spencer Jones of the University of Wolverhampton will speak on: The Demon Saves the Day: Charles FitzClarence VC and the Battle for Gheluvelt and be followed by Dr Janis Lomas (Independent Scholar) discussing The Women Gheluvelt Left behind: WW1 Widows.
There is no charge for this event. To book please contact Prof Maggie Andrews: maggie.andrews@worc.ac.uk
The Seminar will be preceded at 4.30pm by the launch of the book, Worcestershire's War, by Professor Maggie Andrews, Dr Adrian Gregson and Dr John Peters, who will be signing copies for sale and talking about their research
Venue
The Hive, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD
Entry price
Free - but please pre-book
Opening times
4.30 pm Book Launch; 5.30pm Seminar
Following the event
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