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The 11th of November 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the singing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany, bringing an end to the First World War.
The 4th August 2014 marked the 100th Anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. What did your ancestors do during the First World War? How were the communities of the North East affected? There are lots of community events and activities commemorating the Centenary of the First World War, that you can get involved in.
from http://www.tynemouthworldwaro…
Tynemouth World War One Commemoration Project
- A community heritage project based on the wartime experiences of a North East UK riverside community.
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
066636: Postcard - I am thinking of you at Cramlington
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from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programm…
Zeppelin Visit to Blyth, 14th April 1915
- BBC audio: "When German Naval Airship Zeppelin L9 appeared over Blyth on the evening of 14 April 1915, it was only the second time bombs had been dropped on England. …
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from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programm…
Otterburn, Northumberland: Practice Trenches
- BBC Audio: "High on the moor in the heart of the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland are some of Britain’s best preserved World War One trenches....Hundreds of trenches were dug …
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from http://www.newmp.org.uk/
North East War Memorials Project
- The Website includes a database which you can search for names or places.
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from http://beyondthetrenches.co.u…
Beyond the Trenches: Researching the First World War
- An AHRC funded project led by the Imperial War Museum.
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from http://blythbattery.org.uk/
Blyth Battery
- "Blyth Battery is a coastal defence artillery battery, built in 1916 to defend the port of Blyth and the submarine base there during World War I, and upgraded for re-use …
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from Newcastle University (youtube)
Duke Of Connaught In Newcastle (1914-1918)
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from http://europeana1914-1918.eu/…
Europeana 1914-1918 – untold stories & official histories of WW1
- Explore stories, films and historical material about the First World War and contribute your own family history. Europeana 1914-1918 mixes resources from libraries and archives across the globe with memories …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1l…
Memories of Thomas Atkinson (1913-2002)
- Although my father was born in 1913 he still had some memories relating to the First World War from when he was living as boy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. These include family …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.1914.org/
1914.org: First World War Centenary
- "IWM (Imperial War Museums) is leading the First World War Centenary Partnership, a network of local, regional, national and international cultural and educational organisations. Together, through the First World War …
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Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle University (youtube)
King George V And Queen Mary At Tyneside (1914-1918)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
Wallsend Slipway: Photograph of the Iron Foundry Department (Machine moulding)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
Wallsend Slipway: Photograph of the Brass Foundry Department (Core making)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://www.donmouth.co.uk/loc…
V.A.D. Hospitals in Northumberland and Durham 1914-1918
- A detailed referenced page by Patrick Brennan about Voluntary Aid Detachments in Northumberland and Durham during the First World War. Includes pictures.
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Simon Cotterill
from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programm…
Blyth Spartans Ladies FC, 1918
- BBC audio clip and information about Blyth Spartans Ladies FC who beat Bolckow-Vaughan of Middlesbrough in the 1918 Munitionettes Cup.
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Simon Cotterill
from http://upload.wikimedia.org/w…
Memorial to the first British soldier killed on British soil during the Great War
- Available under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from War Archives - British Pathe (youtube)
The Forgotten Army of WWI: Tribute to Animals | War Archives
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from War Archives - British Pathe (youtube)
Dan Snow Explains How World War I Started | War Archives
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://www.durhamatwar.org.uk/
Durham at War
- Revealing the impact of the First World War around you...launched on Wednesday 10th September 2014, providing an interactive website mapping the impact of the First World War on people across …
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Simon Cotterill
from https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/…
A Guide to the Archaeology of the Twentieth Century Defence Sites of Tyne and Wear.
- R Whaley, J Morrison and D Heslop. A Guide to the Archaeology of the Twentieth Century Defence Sites of Tyne and Wear. (2008).
A detailed PDF guide packed with information …
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Simon Cotterill
from http://www.twsitelines.info/S…
Lemington, WW1 Munitions Factory
- "The site of the present Anglo Great Lakes Factory, at Lemington Point, formed by the horseshoe bend in the river has a rather interesting industrial history. During World War 1 …
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Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
050401:Military Hospital High Teams unknown 1915-18
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://www.thenorthernecho.co…
Windlestone's war years
- Article by by Chris Lloyd; The Nothern Echo; 28 February 2015 .
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Simon Cotterill
from http://www.nationalarchives.g…
How did First World War Zeppelin raids affect British civilians?
- Tasks, Background, Teachers' notes, and External links
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Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery during the First World War
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
Ward C1, 1st Northern General Hospital during the First World War was housed in what is now the Hatton Gallery
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from BFI (youtube)
The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands Interviews | BFI #LFF
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
The Response (War Memorial)
- Overview Further Information Map Street View The "The Response" is a war memorial in the gardens by Newcastle Civic Centre, off Barras Bridge. The sculpture was designed by Sir W. …
from TWAM (youtube)
Tuning In - Listening Back in Time - Chris Watson & Tim Shaw (part of Decoded 1914 - 18)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Youtube (youtube)
Sydney Lee of Houghton-le-Spring: Stretcher Bearer in 1916
Pinned by Pat Thomson
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
- Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in 1917. Public domain image c/o Wikimedia Commons.
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Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Hoppings, 1914-1918
- During the First World War the Town Moor in Newcastle was being used by the military for training troops and parts of it were used as an airstrip. Because of …
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
The British Uniforms of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
The Outbreak of WWI - How Europe Spiraled Into the GREAT WAR - Week 1
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Back For Christmas? - The Illusion Of A Short War I THE GREAT WAR - Week 11
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
How Did Gas Shells Work in WW1? I OUT OF THE TRENCHES
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
The Battle of the Somme, July-november 1916
- "Men of the 10th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment (Hull Commercials) marching to the trenches; near Doullens, 28th June 1916." Photo28 June 1916 , by Ernest Brooks (1878–1957). Public Domain image …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…
Hooge Crater Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Belgium.
- Public Domain photo by Redvers, taken 13 September 2004.
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Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
Carving of headstones by hand would take a week
- "In the early days of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstones were carved by hand and would need at least a week to carve a regimental badge."
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Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
British trench near the Albert-Bapaume road at Ovillers-la-Boisselle, July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme.
- "A German trench occupied by British Soldiers near the Albert-Bapaume road at Ovillers-la-Boisselle, July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. The men are from A Company, 11th Battalion, The …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
A diagrammatic illustration of European political alliances in the period leading up to the First World War
- Image licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike licence.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
The Death Of Franz Joseph - The End of The Somme I THE GREAT WAR Week 122
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Shell Shock - The Psychological Scars of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Capturing the Horrors - The Art of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Reaching the Masses - Propaganda Film During World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Medical Treatment in World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
Victoria Cross
- Public domain image c/o Wikimedia Commons
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://www.sankeyphotoarchiv…
Tank, Biggar Bank - c.1920
- Looking west out to sea at the north end of Biggar Bank. Tank mounted on stones facing out to sea.....Image from the Sankey Family Photograph Collection (c/o Cumbria Archives), available …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.tynemouthworldwaro…
Tynemouth World War One Commemoration Project
- A community heritage project based on the wartime experiences of a North East UK riverside community.
Added by
Co-Curate Team
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
066636: Postcard - I am thinking of you at Cramlington
Pinned by Co-Curate Team
from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programm…
Zeppelin Visit to Blyth, 14th April 1915
- BBC audio: "When German Naval Airship Zeppelin L9 appeared over Blyth on the evening of 14 April 1915, it was only the second time bombs had been dropped on England. …
Added by
Co-Curate Team
from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programm…
Otterburn, Northumberland: Practice Trenches
- BBC Audio: "High on the moor in the heart of the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland are some of Britain’s best preserved World War One trenches....Hundreds of trenches were dug …
Added by
Co-Curate Team
from http://www.newmp.org.uk/
North East War Memorials Project
- The Website includes a database which you can search for names or places.
Added by
Co-Curate Team
from http://beyondthetrenches.co.u…
Beyond the Trenches: Researching the First World War
- An AHRC funded project led by the Imperial War Museum.
Added by
Co-Curate Team
from http://blythbattery.org.uk/
Blyth Battery
- "Blyth Battery is a coastal defence artillery battery, built in 1916 to defend the port of Blyth and the submarine base there during World War I, and upgraded for re-use …
Added by
Co-Curate Team
from Newcastle University (youtube)
Duke Of Connaught In Newcastle (1914-1918)
Pinned by Co-Curate Team
from http://europeana1914-1918.eu/…
Europeana 1914-1918 – untold stories & official histories of WW1
- Explore stories, films and historical material about the First World War and contribute your own family history. Europeana 1914-1918 mixes resources from libraries and archives across the globe with memories …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1l…
Memories of Thomas Atkinson (1913-2002)
- Although my father was born in 1913 he still had some memories relating to the First World War from when he was living as boy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. These include family …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.1914.org/
1914.org: First World War Centenary
- "IWM (Imperial War Museums) is leading the First World War Centenary Partnership, a network of local, regional, national and international cultural and educational organisations. Together, through the First World War …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle University (youtube)
King George V And Queen Mary At Tyneside (1914-1918)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
Wallsend Slipway: Photograph of the Iron Foundry Department (Machine moulding)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
Wallsend Slipway: Photograph of the Brass Foundry Department (Core making)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://www.donmouth.co.uk/loc…
V.A.D. Hospitals in Northumberland and Durham 1914-1918
- A detailed referenced page by Patrick Brennan about Voluntary Aid Detachments in Northumberland and Durham during the First World War. Includes pictures.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programm…
Blyth Spartans Ladies FC, 1918
- BBC audio clip and information about Blyth Spartans Ladies FC who beat Bolckow-Vaughan of Middlesbrough in the 1918 Munitionettes Cup.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://upload.wikimedia.org/w…
Memorial to the first British soldier killed on British soil during the Great War
- Available under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from War Archives - British Pathe (youtube)
The Forgotten Army of WWI: Tribute to Animals | War Archives
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from War Archives - British Pathe (youtube)
Dan Snow Explains How World War I Started | War Archives
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://www.durhamatwar.org.uk/
Durham at War
- Revealing the impact of the First World War around you...launched on Wednesday 10th September 2014, providing an interactive website mapping the impact of the First World War on people across …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/…
A Guide to the Archaeology of the Twentieth Century Defence Sites of Tyne and Wear.
- R Whaley, J Morrison and D Heslop. A Guide to the Archaeology of the Twentieth Century Defence Sites of Tyne and Wear. (2008).
A detailed PDF guide packed with information …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.twsitelines.info/S…
Lemington, WW1 Munitions Factory
- "The site of the present Anglo Great Lakes Factory, at Lemington Point, formed by the horseshoe bend in the river has a rather interesting industrial history. During World War 1 …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
050401:Military Hospital High Teams unknown 1915-18
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from http://www.thenorthernecho.co…
Windlestone's war years
- Article by by Chris Lloyd; The Nothern Echo; 28 February 2015 .
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.nationalarchives.g…
How did First World War Zeppelin raids affect British civilians?
- Tasks, Background, Teachers' notes, and External links
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery during the First World War
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from TWAM (flickr)
Ward C1, 1st Northern General Hospital during the First World War was housed in what is now the Hatton Gallery
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from BFI (youtube)
The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands Interviews | BFI #LFF
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
The Response (War Memorial)
- Overview Further Information Map Street View The "The Response" is a war memorial in the gardens by Newcastle Civic Centre, off Barras Bridge. The sculpture was designed by Sir W. …
from TWAM (youtube)
Tuning In - Listening Back in Time - Chris Watson & Tim Shaw (part of Decoded 1914 - 18)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from Youtube (youtube)
Sydney Lee of Houghton-le-Spring: Stretcher Bearer in 1916
Pinned by Pat Thomson
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
- Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in 1917. Public domain image c/o Wikimedia Commons.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
Hoppings, 1914-1918
- During the First World War the Town Moor in Newcastle was being used by the military for training troops and parts of it were used as an airstrip. Because of …
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
The British Uniforms of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
The Outbreak of WWI - How Europe Spiraled Into the GREAT WAR - Week 1
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Back For Christmas? - The Illusion Of A Short War I THE GREAT WAR - Week 11
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
How Did Gas Shells Work in WW1? I OUT OF THE TRENCHES
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
The Battle of the Somme, July-november 1916
- "Men of the 10th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment (Hull Commercials) marching to the trenches; near Doullens, 28th June 1916." Photo28 June 1916 , by Ernest Brooks (1878–1957). Public Domain image …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…
Hooge Crater Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Belgium.
- Public Domain photo by Redvers, taken 13 September 2004.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
Carving of headstones by hand would take a week
- "In the early days of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstones were carved by hand and would need at least a week to carve a regimental badge."
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
British trench near the Albert-Bapaume road at Ovillers-la-Boisselle, July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme.
- "A German trench occupied by British Soldiers near the Albert-Bapaume road at Ovillers-la-Boisselle, July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. The men are from A Company, 11th Battalion, The …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
A diagrammatic illustration of European political alliances in the period leading up to the First World War
- Image licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike licence.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
The Death Of Franz Joseph - The End of The Somme I THE GREAT WAR Week 122
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Shell Shock - The Psychological Scars of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Capturing the Horrors - The Art of World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Reaching the Masses - Propaganda Film During World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from The Great War - British Pathe footage (youtube)
Medical Treatment in World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://commons.wikimedia.org…
Victoria Cross
- Public domain image c/o Wikimedia Commons
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://www.sankeyphotoarchiv…
Tank, Biggar Bank - c.1920
- Looking west out to sea at the north end of Biggar Bank. Tank mounted on stones facing out to sea.....Image from the Sankey Family Photograph Collection (c/o Cumbria Archives), available …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
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