Book launch with Clive Barrett, drawing on his book about British opposition to World War 1. 100 years ago the Military Service Act was being prepared for enactment in early 1916 deeming all able bodied men aged 18-41 to have joined the armed forces. Not everyone agreed with this. Historian, peace activist and Anglican priest Clive Barrett has written a remarkable book about the brave women and men in the Anglican church who resisted the war for reasons of religious, moral and political conscience. 11:30am St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Education Centre (with prayers for peace from 11am) and 6pm Blackwells bookshop, Haymarket (with drinks reception).

Organised by the Northumbria and Newcastle Universities Martin Luther King Peace Committee, with the Church of England’s Newcastle Central Deanery/St Nicholas’ Cathedral Education Office (morning event) and Blackwells Bookshop (evening event). Everyone is welcome to either/both events, no need to book.