A view of the First
World War from some local people who fought in it
To remember the sacrifice of the local men who fought on the
front and the women who had to watch them go, knowing that they may never see
them again, Brighton Toy and Model Museum will be holding an event focusing on
the very personal experience of those who went, those who never came back, and
the ones they left behind.
It was a Tommy from
Brighton who pulled the trigger on the first British shot fired in anger
On 22nd of August 1914 a German officer was
unhorsed by Pte Ernest Edward Thomas, a 4th Dragoon Guard who lived on
Southdown Avenue. After experiencing several adventures, the decorated and
Promoted Sgt Thomas survived the war and died 25 years later, still living in
Brighton, on the eve of the Second World War.
Fascinating details like these, the letters shared between
those at the front and their wives and sweethearts at home in Brighton And Hove,
even songs written by the girls of the local munitions factory: Light and Co of
Circus Street will be recited, affording an insight into the attitudes of all
those involved in the war effort, both at home and facing the enemy.
The Pavilion as a
Hospital
Recognition will also be made to those who came from the
furthest reaches of the Empire to fight for King and Country and, once wounded,
found themselves recovering in The Royal Pavilion. Letters from officers and
other ranks recruited in India describe the reception they received from the
people of Sussex, especially girls, cheering their arrival and inviting them
into their homes for comfort.
The evening’s schedule remembering the efforts of those from
Sussex will start at 7.30pm in the Museum. Admission costs £8.00, 50% of the ticket
proceeds will go to veterans’ charity
Combat Stress, a UK charity supporting ex-service personnel and their
families who are suffering from depression, stress and other trauma related
mental health issues. Tickets are available on the door or by booking in
advance here.
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