East Sussex County Council First World War Commemorations

Chris Kempshall: East Sussex in the First World War

How did the First World War affect East Sussex and how can the conflict be remembered during its centenary?

This talk will examine the unique space that East Sussex occupied during the First World War between the home front and the front lines. It will also highlight the newly emerging stories of the region during the war and how the East Sussex WW1 project is recording this history.

Dr Chris Kempshall is the project officer for First World War Commemorations on the East Sussex WW1 project.

Venue: Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre, High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AZ

Entry: The only cost incurred is the cost of entry to the Bridge Cottage World War exhibition. £5/adult £2/child UDPS members £2.50

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