Category Archives: Centre Events

Making Music in Manchester during World War 1

June 19, 2017
Juliet The Moon A Live Installation held at Manchester Central Library Letters sent between Frank Merrick, pianist and tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music, and his wife Hope Squires througho...

First World War Conscientious Objector Workshop

December 30, 2016
In May 2016 the Everyday Lives in War Centre held a workshop to explore the experience of conscientious objectors before the Military Tribunals during the First World War. This event followed on from...

Rothamsted Willow and First World War Baskets Day

September 25, 2016
On Saturday 12 November 2016 the Everyday Day Lives in War Centre and Rothamsted Research will be holding a free event exploring the National Willow Collection and the history of basketmaking and wil...

First World War Military Tribunal Workshop

June 2, 2016
In September 2015 the Everyday Lives in War Centre held an event which looked at the role played by the military tribunal following the introduction of conscription in 1916. Click here for links to s...

Military Service Tribunals Workshop

September 3, 2015
2016 will see the centenary of the Military Service Act in Great Britain.  In anticipation of a heightened interest in conscription, we will be holding a free workshop looking at the challenges faced...

Centre Roadshow

September 2, 2015
Friday 11 September 2015, 2-4pm   Discover more about any photos, artefacts or memorabilia that you have from the First World War or the years immediately following.   This is an opportunit...