We have had some of our original Great War womens’ uniforms on display today for the filming of an upcoming television programme.
It’s so nice to see them that we are going to leave them all out for our #HuttedHistories event this evening!
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Very late to the party, but just wanted to say how fantastic the latest #HuttedHistories talk was by Dr Sarah Ashbridge on identity discs. A really fascinating subject delivered by a very engaging speaker. Marvellous!
Also, a huge thank you to Sarah and everyone who came along! 💚
After the excellent #HuttedHistories talk by Stephen Chambers on Wednesday we were donated the Military Medal and Bar awarded to 13521 Pte Cecil Edward Cornwell, 8/Suffolk, by Chumrade ‘Stoney’ Stonebridge.
Cecil lived in Isleham, Cambridgeshire, and was awarded the MM for the…
Looking forward to talking at next weeks #HuttedHistories on ‘Sucked Oranges’ - the Norfolk, Suffolk & Essex Territorials of the 54th (East Anglian) Division at Suvla, Gallipoli.
Wednesday 26th Oct - Details & Tickets: bit.ly/3CI751T Great War Huts
Our 2024 #HuttedHistories series kicked off a few moments ago with the lovely Caroline Drew speaking about the First World War Air Raids to a full house in our original Great War Recreation Hut!
Our latest #HuttedHistories talk - ‘A Brilliant Bundook - The .303 Lee Enfield Rifle’… the talk before the handling session at Great War Huts with Kev Smith and Taff 👍
Our 2024 #HuttedHistories kick off on Wed. 24th April, with Caroline Drew 🚜 🟦⬜️
‘War Comes Home; Air Raids of the Great War’
Caroline looks at life during Great War air raids and the stories of some of the civilians killed.
Details & tickets:
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Don’t miss it!
Everything is ready for tonight’s #HuttedHistories talk Great War Huts !
We have dug out a lot of rare stuff especially for the occasion.
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The last #HuttedHistories talk of the year was a real corker!
The lovely Luci Gosling talked about the wonderful work of the Great War cartoonists, illustrated with some superb examples!
We had some nice examples of our own on display too.
Very chuffed with my John Hassall book!
Our #HuttedHistories series kicks off tomorrow with the lovely Caroline Drew 🚜 🟦⬜️ 💚
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…Our programme of #HuttedHistories talks ran from April to October with some fantastic speakers including David Marks Lucy Betteridge-Dyson Nicky Reynolds Chris Kolonko-Weet Bluesky @ckolonko.bsky.social Stephen Chambers and our own Taff
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 talks starting in April…
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If you live within range do come along to this talk by Chris on 28th September. It’s going to be fascinating!
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Really chuffed that the 2024 #HuttedHistories are about to start.
We have some fantastic speakers again this year, an appreciative regular audience, all in an original First World War building - and Jane’s cakes too!
Do come along. 😁👍🏻
It’s our first #HuttedHistories talk of 2024 on Wednesday evening this week!
Caroline Drew will be telling us about how the Zeppelin and Gotha air raids affected the civilian population.
Do come along if you can!
For details & tickets:
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Another excellent Great War Huts #HuttedHistories talk and thanks to Luci Gosling for a presentation that included, many varied cartoons and the meaning behind them. As always thanks Taff, Lyndsay and colleagues for the warm welcome and hospitality
Football and War really enjoyed the first of the 2024 #HuttedHistories talks with Caroline Drew speaking about the First World War Air Raids. As always great hospitality from the Great War Huts team. Looking forward to the next talk!
This is going to be fantastic!
If you live near enough you should book in and come along!
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Football and War really enjoyed the Great War Huts WW1 Cartoonists #HuttedHistories talk by Luci Gosling. The presentation was informative and showcased many great cartoons.
As always a warm welcome from Taff and Lyndsay
Kate’s at work, the boys are playing and I’m taking the opportunity to watch Mark Forsdike’s talk for Great War Huts from a couple of years ago. Keeping my mind in Normandie for a bit longer.
If you’re interested you can find it here:
youtu.be/adp7P2Bq9ZY
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