Priory Street Centre, York YO1 6ET
10.00 am to 4.45 pm
The York First World War Day School will provide an alternative to Government plans for a ‘celebration of the national spirit’; and aims to counter romantic, populist, nationalist propaganda; oppose versions of history which serve to facilitate future wars; and offer explanation in place of commemoration. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, to participate in discussion and to argue.
Contributors:
John Westmoreland…..INTRODUCTION
Lindsey German………..The Suffragettes & the War
John Rees…………………Imperialism & the causes of WW1
Cyril Pearce………………The Anti-War Movement & the Great War
Donny Gluckstein……..Revolution & the End of the War
Charlie McGuire………..Ireland & WW1
Chris Fuller……………….Industrial Unrest, the Labour Movement
………………………………..& the War
Steve Cox………………….WW1 in the Middle East & the Legacy
Owen Clayton…………….A Critical Assessment of the War Poets
Paul Davies & Friends…Trench Songs: Commentary & Performance
TICKETS: Solidarity £7.00 Austerity £4.00
Available from:
www.firstwwdayschool.eventbrite.co.uk
Or phone Hazel: 07895 849 767
Or pay at the door
Organised by: York Against the War yorkagainstthewar.org.uk
York’s Alternative History yorkalternativehistory.wordpress.com
Sponsored by: History Workshop Journal, and York & District Trades Union Council
P R O G R A M M E (Download a PDF copy of timetable here)