At The Front 1914 - 1918

At The Front is part of the nationwide commemoration of the start of the Battle of the Somme. The exhibition and supporting events programme profile the experiences of Leicestershire at the front focussing on the major battles of the Somme, Ypres and campaigns in the Middle East. The exhibition details the physical welfare and morale of the soldiers and their families using objects, correspondence, posters, maps, a computer timeline, photographs and newly commissioned short films. The exhibition also includes interactives looking at communications between the home and the battle front. At The Front complements the museum’s permanent galleries dedicated to the Royal Leicestershire Regiment including an atmospheric recreation of a First World War trench. Part of a series of centenary exhibitions and events from 2014 – 2018. For details on Leicester’s commemorative activity, please visit our First World War website.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Free admission

Website
www.visitleicester.info/firstworldwar

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/em000063?id=EVENT557691