Leicester’s ‘Military History Live’ event returns on Saturday 29th June 10:00-15:00 at Adult Education (Belvoir Street) and is an opportunity to explore the conflicts from the past that shape our world today.
Covering the last 500 years, ‘Military History Live 2024’ provides an opportunity to discover Leicester’s links to many of these conflicts, the part played by its soldiers and those left behind on the home front.
There are exhibitors covering many conflicts and the opportunity for ‘cafe conversations’ about life on the frontline, the home front for those waiting for news, internment, conscientious objectors, prisoners of war, those shot at dawn for desertion or cowardice in the First World War and PTSD and many more.
A full programme includes illustrated talks especially of interest to those studying these subjects. This makes the event worth attending for those with an existing interest in military history and those looking to discover more about their own families involvement.
You can bring your family memorabilia along to let our experts tell you more about them and be guided through the archives available online to aid your own family history research.
The Adult Education building on Belvoir Street is our host venue again and with the support of the Documentary Media Centre’s Conflict Memory and Education Project, the whole event is free to attend.
This is our 4th Military History Live event (2015-2017) and offers a great opportunity to discuss military campaigns with re-enactors who are enthusiastic hobbyists and willing to share their knowledge of those involved both on the frontline and at home.
I look forward to welcoming everyone to the 4th Military History Live event.
John Coster (Cpl Coster, 4th (V) Battalion, Royal Green Jackets 1985-90)
Timetable: Saturday 29th June 10:00-15:00
09:00 The Old Library Cafe opens in Leicester Adult Education Centre, 54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL.
10:00 Hansom Hall opens with displays – see list of Exhibitors below.
11:00 Talks Programme begins – timings below
11:00 Workshop: Museum in a Box – join this FREE workshop to build your own Museum in a Box – please bring along some personal family military or civilian service items you’d like to include e.g. photos, maps, documents, cuttings, objects like badges etc. All construction materials supplied. Children welcome. Hosted by Tina Barton, Director of Education & Engagement at the Documentary Media Centre (Hansom Hall – 90 mins)
Exhibitors: Hansom Hall
Western Front Association, Leicestershire & Rutland Branch
Genocide Education Network: Bosnian War
Anglo-Sikh History – Sikh Museum Initiative
Samurai: Way of the Warrior Code
Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society – Research facility
Andy Ball: Exhibit – Leicestershire Regiment (1914) to the Royal Anglians (2014)
Leicester Modellers – hosting Models for Heroes (M4H)
17th Regiment of Infantry & Royal Artillery 1775-83 (Red Coats and Revolution)
Paul Aldwinkle: Display of Cold War memorabilia
Conflict100 is a special installation by the Conflict Memory and Education Project showcasing the following projects:
Together We Won The War Exhibition – TREC + OPAL 22 #Conflict100
MACE (Media Archive for Central England) – military themed film clips from across the region
What Can Video Games Tell Us About War and Conflict?
Counter Insurgency in Southern Africa’s Bush Wars
Conflict in Sudan – the 1924 Revolution to a raging war 100 years later #Conflict100
Imperial War Museums Film Showcase – presented by IWM Head of Film, Clare Watson
Understanding the Terminology: Israel-Gaza War vs. Israel-Hamas War
Combat Film & Research Film Showcase – Afghanistan and Korea
Conflict Memory Archives: Ukraine ‘Burya’ / Chechnya ‘Sintar’ / Iraq ‘Awda’
Spanish Civil War – Media Discourse Centre
The Troubles – Northern Ireland
Talks Programme: supported by Helion & Company Military Publishers
(Sadly Christopher Brice is poorly and is unable to attend – the MHL team wish him well)
Venue A: Digital Media Hub (1st floor)
12:00 David Humberston – ‘Empire Jack – A Great War Maverick’
13:00 Robin Jenkins – “One of the human atoms…” The Life and Military Service of Alfred Burrows
Venue B: E1 Classroom (Basement)
12:00 Gurinder Singh Mann – Anglo-Sikh History through the ages
13:00 Steve Crump – Koevoet and the lessons for modern insurgences
Military Artist Exhibition (Basement Gallery) a Veteran & Artist collaboration with Opulent Art Gallery, founded by Bali Love Jenkins (Private, DMSTC Combat Medical Soldier, Medical Regiment, British Army).
Harold John Woods (1921 to 2018) 205 Heavy Bomber Group, RAF World War II
If you would like to exhibit or offer support in some way please email the Event Organiser, John Coster on john@docmediacentre.org
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