The Centre for Hidden Histories has been established by the universities of Nottingham, Derby and Nottingham Trent and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to engage with communities as they seek to commemorate and reflect upon the legacy of the First World War.
The project is particularly interested in the events and participants that fall outside of the traditional image of the Western Front and intends to explore themes of migration and displacement, the experience of ‘others’ from countries and regions within Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and the impact and subsequent legacies of the war on diverse communities within Britain, remembrance and commemoration, and identity and faith.
They are interested in hearing from community groups who are planning activities to commemorate the centenary years of the First World War, especially those for whom the traditional Armistice Day celebrations may have strikingly different meanings. There will be the opportunity to learn more about our project and to discuss your own plans to commemorate the war. In particular, the session would like to hear from groups who do not often engage in heritage or memorial projects and who would like some help with making their commemorative plans as effective as possible.
If you’d like to know more, visit one of our autumn roadshows. If you miss the Nottingham event on Wednesday 24 September, you may be able to attend one of the other dates below:
Saturday 27 September 10am-12pm
Satta Hasham Room
Leicester Adult Education College 2
Wellington Street
Leicester LE1 6HL
Wednesday 1 October 6-8pm
The Green Room
QUAD
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Derby DE1 3AS