The Tower at War 1914-18: Foreman Buckingham goes to War

A showcase in the White Tower will be dedicated to telling the story of the Tower and its people during the First World War, with content updated annually and including extracts from the contemporary Tower Minute book detailing the daily activities on site. This year (2014) will focus on the tragic story of William Buckingham, Armouries’ foreman and keen volunteer artilleryman, who on the outbreak of the war, enlisted with the rank of Battery Sergeant Major in the Royal Field Artillery and journeyed north to Peterborough to train new recruits.

Suitable for
11-13
14-15
16-17
Any age
18+

Admission
Admission charges for Tower of London will apply.

Website
www.royalarmouries.org

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000093?id=EVENT468707