Hello
As part of our ongoing project around London and the First World War, here is details of our event Emergency!
Emergency! First World War and London 1914-18
Friday, 19 September 2014 from 10:00 to 16:00
A day focused on the lives and times of Londoners during the First World War. Their experiences can be discovered across a range of fascinating records. Hear about the work
of the London County Council, the role of women, teachers in the War, the aftermath of Zeppelin raids and conscientious objectors.
Guest Speakers include:
Mike Berlin, Department of History, Classics and Archaeology, Birkbeck, "Aliens, internees and refugees in London, 1914-1918"
Alexandra Hall, Institute of Education, “Teachers & the Great War”
Ben Copsy, Peace Pledge Union, “Censorship and Conscientious Objection”
There will be a chance to see original material relating to the London County Council Emergency Committee,
Booking essential. Tickets £10, book visit
https://emergencywwiandlondon.eventbrite.co.uk
or phone 020 7332 3851.
The Emergency! 1914 Blog can be found at
https://emergencylondon1914.wordpress.com/
And Twitter page
https://twitter.com/London1914
Howard Benge
Development Officer
London Metropolitan Archives
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Department
City of London
Tel: 020 7332 3851