Ex-Servicemen after the Great War

At the end of World War I a number of distinct new political voices emerged. Famously, reform in 1918 brought a female voice to the electorate. Less well known is the growth in ex-servicemen’s organisations. Some were radical in nature, and these groups provided a voice for hundreds of thousands of men who served in the conflict. With strong allegiances to class as well as nation, their political credentials were confirmed by running candidates in the 1918 election. The political dimension only came to an end with amalgamation to form the British Legion in 1921. Come and join historians and members of the Royal British Legion to discuss this forgotten legacy of World War I. Part of First World War Centenary Programme.

Suitable for
14-15
16-17
18+
Not suitable for children

Admission
Booking required via Eventbrite – https://exservicemenconference.eventbrite.co.uk £5

Website
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/ex-servicemen-after-the-great-war/

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//nw000164?id=EVENT511520