Gallipoli and the Wider Great War Day Saturday 11th May 2024, 10.00am -4.30pm

[Ian Binnie]

A special day to remember the important theatres of the Great War, away from the Western Front

The service of the Staffords on the Western Front during World War One is familiar to many. Less well known is their contribution to the wider war. Battalions of both the North and South Staffords served in Gallipoli, North Persia, Italy and Mesopotamia. Lt. Col. Henderson was awarded a posthumous V.C. for his bravery in Mesopotamia. 

The event will include

 • Displays on the involvement of the Staffords in various campaigns,

 • The trench will be re-configured to how it would have been in Turkey in 1915,

 • Free, bite-size talks on the wider war and the Staffords on Gallipoli at 1100 and 1300 hours, on the wider war at 1200 and 1400 hours.

• Re-enactors displaying uniforms and weapons of campaign Volunteers to answer questions on the campaign

• Quiz sheets and activities for the young at heart.

The museum also has an excellent playground for the young at heart. Refreshments will be available and  there is plenty of room for a picnic.

 Free entry to under 16’s.  Adults £6.

For further details contact Ian Binnie via education@gallipoli-association.org

An event in conjunction with the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, DMS Whittington, Whittington, Staffordshire, WS14 9PY, www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com 01543 434394