First World War: texture and context
This pathway is part of a project for Creative Writing students. The aim is to consider how to use historical texts and artefacts as a trigger for writing, especially in reimagining the past.
The Great War Archive
unknown soldiers
Information sent home was censored
Minimal information
postcard images 1
postcard images 2
postcard images 3
postcard images 4
one family's experience - a few artefacts
Charlie Matthews - another photo
a postcard from Charlie
Charlie's message to his sister-in-law
Charlie in the Battle of the Somme
Charlie's Military Medal
the letter accompanying the medal
a letter from the king
The scroll sent to Charlie's family
The bronze medal sent to Charlie's family
memorials and money problems 1
memorials and money problems 2
memorials and money problems 3
memorials and money problems 4
more about Charlie and Lizzie
Finding more about the First World War: the Imperial War Museum on-line
those who refused to fight
against the war?
Getting away from your computer 1
Getting away from your computer 2
Getting away from your computer 3
Getting away from your computer 4
Don't forget to do your own search of the Great War Archive
Credits
Kathleen Bell
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