Two events commemorating Remembrance are being held at Tolson Museum in Huddersfield.
On Sunday, 6 November, there is a screening of the film ‘The Battle of the Somme’ (PG) which was the first ever feature length documentary about war and presents real-life footage from the first few weeks of the ‘Big Push’.
It is another chance to see the powerful and emotional film which was shown at Tolson Museum on 1 July this year to commemorate the start of the Somme. The first day of the battle remains the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army with over 21,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers dying and another 36,000 being injured.
The film, which was seen by around 20 million people in the year after its release in 1916, starts at 2.30pm (doors open at 2pm).
It is FREE to attend but places must be booked by contacting Tolson Museum on 01484 223240.
On Remembrance Day, Friday 11 November, a commemorative service will be held outdoors in the Heritage Memorial Garden behind Tolson Museum.
Organised by the Friends of Tolson and Ravensknowle, the service starts at 10.45am and will be led by the Rev Nancy Babarinde, minister of Moldgreen United Reformed Church.
All are welcome.
For further information about the service contact Ann Denham, chair of the Friends group, on 01484 425708, or email ann.denham3@gmail.com