Plymouth's Great War: Three Towns United in Conflict
The Box, Plymouth
When: 30 April 2014 to 29 November 2014
Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Free Admission
Suitable for: Any age
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5.30pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Come and see an exhibition that gives a unique overview of the First World War from a Plymouth perspective.
‘Plymouth’s Great War’ features the story of the amalgamation of the Three Towns of Plymouth, Devonport and East Stonehouse in 1914; reflecting on them as home to the Royal Navy, Army Garrisons, Royal Marines and Royal Naval Air Service.
It also looks at the impact of the war on local people’s lives – touching on recruitment, conscription, the fighting, the cost, the aftermath and the ‘home front’. The exhibition features items, images and documents from the city’s arts, heritage and archive collections.
A programme of talks and special commemorative events are also on offer as part of the city-wide Plymouth Remembers campaign aimed at highlighting the centenary of the Three Towns amalgamation and the advent of war.
This is not just a standard review of the First World War from start to finish. It’s the story of Plymouth and Plymothians from 1914 to 1918.
Please note that the gallery this exhibition is displayed in is frequently used for events and activities including our lunchtime talks (selected Tuesdays from 1.10pm to 2.30pm) and holiday activities (selected Wednesdays and Thursdays during school holidays) and Make and Take activities (Saturday 25 October, 20 and 24 December).
As a result, there may be some days/times when access to the exhibition is restricted or it is very noisy! We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our visitors. If you are making a special trip to see this exhibition we advise that you telephone us in advance on 01752 304774 or look at the other event pages on this website to check our programme.
The exhibition will also be closed from 1pm on Friday 1 August for a civil ceremony.
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