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You are here: Home / News / Women in World War One talk at Scarborough Library 1 July 2014

Women in World War One talk at Scarborough Library 1 July 2014

22 June 2014 by Boro1418 Leave a Comment

Scarborough Library is delighted to present a talk by Trevor Boag about the effects of World War One on women and the family, on Tuesday, 1 July 2014 at 3.30pm. The talk is for adults but content is suitable for children aged 10 upwards. There is no charge for this event (donations to The Royal British Legion will be welcomed) but numbers are limited so contact Scarborough Library to reserve your place – 0845 034 9516 or scarborough.library@northyorks.gov.uk

Trevor is a retired deputy-Headteacher, and now a battlefield tour guide with extensive knowledge of the history and literature of the First World War. His talks reflect historical and social contexts and make reference to issues such as changing attitudes to the war, its effects on women and the family, the soldiers’ experiences, conscientious objection, boy soldiers and the aftermath of war.

Other talks in the area by Trevor are as follows:

5 September  Helmsley Library The Family and the First World War 10am (0845 034 9527)

9 September  Scalby Library Women in World War One 7pm (0845 034 9515)

18 September Derwent Valley Bridge Community Library The Family and the First World War 6.30pm (01723 863052)

23 October     Whitby Library Literature of the First World War 2pm (0845 300 6687)

15 November Pickering Library Women in World War One 2pm (0845 300 5157)

5 December  Malton Library Literature of the First World War 6pm (0845 034 9529)

 

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