Category: WW1 Objects

The Dead Man’s Penny

While the Great War was still on the British Government decided to produce a Next of Kin Memorial Plaque for all those who had died while on service in the conflict, which read ‘He Died For Freedom and Honour’. Often called a “Dead Man’s… Continue Reading “The Dead Man’s Penny”

Great War Objects

In this episode of the podcast we look at several objects connected to the First World and ask what they tell us about the wider history of the period and those who fought and died. RECOMMENDED READING: Podcast Extras: