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Heavitree Remembers the Great War
A free exhibition of information and items relating to the First World War, contributed by members of the Heavitree community, including personal stories from families who were directly affected.
Here is a chance to find why soldiers were sometimes called Tommies, why a poppy for remembrance, why were some men given a white feather, what coat was developed for the trenches but is now a very fashionable garment
See an example of trench art in the form of an engraved brass 18 pound shell case.
Here is a chance to find why soldiers were sometimes called Tommies, why a poppy for remembrance, why were some men given a white feather, what coat was developed for the trenches but is now a very fashionable garment
See an example of trench art in the form of an engraved brass 18 pound shell case.
Entrance is free, and the exhibition will be open from 10 am to 4 pm.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for 50p.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for 50p.
St. Michael’s School, South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon EX1 2SN
Sat 2 Aug 2014
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