The Great War: Home Life and Service during 1914-18

 

 

 

Nurses outside Waltham Abbey's Town Hall War Hospital c.1915-18

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Nurses outside Waltham Abbey's Town Hall War Hospital c.1915-18

 

This exhibition explores the impact of the First World War through its connections with the East of England. Areas discussed include Waltham Abbey's Gunpowder Factory, local hospitals, Zeppelin raids, war artists and poets, as well as the stories of those who fought, lived and died during 'the war to end all wars'.

Essex Recruitment Poster, 1914

 

 

 

The exhibition forms part of the Renaissance touring exhibition programme of the eastern region. To book this exhibition for your venue please contact us by:

Email: museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Telephone: 01992 716882

 

  

For more information please click here to download the exhibition pack (pdf)

 

Essex Recruitment Poster, 1914