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Gateways to the First World War is a centre for public engagement with the Great War centenary, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Our aim is to encourage and support public interest in the centenary through a range of events and activities such as open days and study days, advice on access to materials and expertise, and signposting for other resources and forms of support.
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  1. Gateways supports new research projects

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    In January 2015, Gateways to the First World War launched its Research Fund, which provides support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council for members of the Gateways research network working with community...

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    The Chichester in the Great War project team.
    The Chichester in the Great War project team: Dr Ross Wilson (Principal Investigator), Dr Maureen Wright (Research Associate), Eilis Phillips, Kathy Sykes, Diana Barnes, Coral Botteley and Graham Dewsall. The team also includes Nikki Paterson-Brown.

  2. The Boys on the Plaque: Heritage Open Days Events

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    A trio of exciting events to share and discover The Boys on the Plaque, a project exploring the local experiences and wider effects of World War One on Brighton & Hove’s community.

    Boys on the Plaque event

  3. Gateways to Civilian Service study day

    News

    On Friday 26 June 2015 Gateways to the First World War held a ‘Gateways to Civilian Service’ study day at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent.

    Members of the Women's Land Army on parade on the Brighton seafront during the First World War.
    Members of the Women's Land Army on parade on the Brighton seafront during the First World War. © IWM (Q 54600)

  4. Indian Soldiers in the First World War - Gunnersbury Park Museum

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    During the First World War more than a million Indian soldiers were deployed as part of the Allied war efforts, and 74,000 gave their lives over the course of the conflict.

    During a march past of Indian troops, a woman pins flowers on to the tunic of one of the soldiers.
    During a march past of Indian troops, a woman pins flowers on to the tunic of one of the soldiers. © IWM (Q 70214)

  5. Researching Lives of the Great War

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    Organised by Gateways to the First World War

    A research seminar and networking event for anyone interested in researching the history of the Great War, organised by the Gateways to the First World War Public Engagement Centre and the University of Chichester.

    Territorials leaving Chichester for France. Reproduced with permission of West Sussex Record Office.
    Territorials leaving Chichester for France. Reproduced with permission of West Sussex Record Office.
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