Browse Pathways (86 total)
The Life of Wilfred Owen
Was Owen's life typical of the First World War Tommy?
Created by Neil McLennan, Head of History at Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh.
Remembering the Great War
This path invites students to explore the ways in which the Great War has been registered in collective and individual memory. Focusing on both official memorials and personal poetic reflections, this path highlights the complex and competing cultural memories produced during and after the Great War. At the conclusion of this path are study questions. This path was created by Chris Ivic, Bath Spa University.
WW1 Propaganda and Morale
As soon as the war had begun the British government began to produce propagana material to maintain morale at home. This path takes a look at some of the materials and questions their effectiveness.
Conflict in Context: Journey's End & The Spring Offensive
A collection of texts, images and sounds exploring the historical context of 'Journey's End' and the 1918 Spring Offensive.
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.
What were conditions like for soldiers in the trenches during the Battle of the Somme?
By examining a variety of photographs about this battle, you will improve your understanding of what conditions were like for the ordinary soldiers.
At the end of this pathway, think about how we should remember the soldiers who died and create an appropriate memorial for them.
Women and Families During and After the War
The aim of this pathway is to explore representations of women and families during and after the war, and to consider the ways in which concepts of gender and gender boundaries were negotiated by post-WWI literary texts.
Animals used in the War efffort
A series of images displaying the utlisation of various animals employed to aid in either conflict or rescue during WW1.
War Context
materials surrounding poetry study
