By Karl Jenkins. This joint performance takes place at Reading Concert Hall with four Reading choirs; South Chiltern Choral Society, Reading Festival Chorus, Tamesis and A440 choirs, making a combined choir of 200 singers. This is the Reading Borough Council commemoration of World War 1.
Speakers: Tobias Hill, Michael Longley, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Louisa Young. Chair: Sebastian Faulks. http://tinyurl.com/og3qvxg
Speakers: Professor Lilie Chouliaraki, Professor Michael Cox, Dr John Hutchinson, Professor Margaret Macmillan, Chair: Professor David Stevenson. This multi-disciplinary panel discussion will reflect on the consequences of the First World War and the value of remembrance, including the impact on international relations, the effect on nationalism and the home front, and what photography and narration of the war can tell us about our society.
A screening of Stanley Kubrick’s 1957 anti-war film Paths of Glory (88 minutes), set during the First World War starring Kirk Douglas, will be followed by a panel discussion. Speakers: Richard Daniels, Michael Leader, Chair: Professor James Hughes.
With the outbreak of the First World War, George Bernard Shaw’s reputation torpedoed when he published his anti-war pamphlet Commonsense About the War. Shunned by the theatrical world, Shaw, heavily influenced by Russia in Heartbreak House, came to welcome one of the war’s consequences– the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II. The same events were to send the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky into Western exile for the rest of his life. The Soldier’s Tale of 1918 may be viewed as a comment on the displacement of soldiers across Europe at the War’s end.
Speakers: Professor Cecile Fabre, Professor Jeff McMahan. The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I reminds us of the importance of ethics in war. Under what conditions may states wage war on each other? And what are the moral principles governing the conduct of war? Cecile Fabre is professor of political philosophy at the University of Oxford. Jeff McMahan is professor of philosophy at Rutgers University.
Conference: The First World War- imperial war to class war.
See http://londonsocialisthistorians.blogspot.com
With Jude Abbott, Jenny Carr, Roy Bailey, Robb Johnson,Barb Jungr and John Forrester.
The original Gentle Men recording was released in 1997 by Robb Johnson in collaboration with Roy Bailey, Belgian singer Vera Coomans and Belgian jazz band Koen De Cauter and the Golden Serenaders. The album takes the form of a song cycle inspired by the experiences of Johnson’s grandfathers during the First World War, and was released as part of the Vredesconcerten Passendale (Passchendaele Peace Concerts) series.
International youth camp with youth activities will take place in Sarajevo within the framework of the Peace Event Sarajevo 2014 (www.p2014.eu). It will be a self-organized place for debate, information, action, and training on different topics related to non-violence and peace. The youth camp with its youth activities will allow young activists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe and around the world to share their experience, engage in common activities, and learn from each other.
To mark the coming centenary of the start of the First World War, Bent Architect have shed light on a largely unknown story of the Huddersfield Conscientious Objectors, a group of passionately Socialist young men and women who opposed the brutalities of the war on political grounds.
This production will address the centenary events from an anti war perspective, and has been largely informed by the writings of historian, Dr Cyril Pearce.
London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group: Pacifism And Remembering The First World War. All are welcome, but please be prepared to join in the discussion. Please try to turn up by 7pm sharp.
To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion. Peace News and Quaker Peace & Social Witness event with renowned US author Adam Hochschild (King Leopold's Ghost, Bury the Chains) talks about his recent book To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914 - 1918 – the only recent history of WW1 to foreground the anti-war movement. http://peacenews.info/node/7457/end-all-wars-adam-hochschild
Living History performance: Baddies – Conscience & Conflict During World War I. This performance looks at life during World War I through the eyes of two brothers, Dougie and Arthur – one is a soldier, the other a conscientious objector. For Remembrance Day. Family Friendly activity, suitable for over 9s to adults.
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/living-history-performance-baddies-conscie...
Tim Davies will present a poignant talk about the Ypres Salient and the ferocious fighting during the First World War. Tim will give some insight in to the weapons of the new age that were trialled by both sides at “Wipers” using the battles, memorials and remains that scar the landscape to this day, to explain why he believes Ypres leaves a lasting legacy on the World as the birthplace of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
This is a fun kick-around match, open to all irrespective of age, sex , nationality or physical ability. It is designed to recreate the humanitarian spirit of the Christmas Truce when a match was played by Germans and Allies in No-man's land between the trenches. 1.30 pm in Centenary Square, Bradford. All welcome
Anniversaries are shaped as much by concerns of those commemorating them as by the realities of the events. The centenary of the First World War coincides with the promised end of Britain’s participation in the post 9/11 wars.
Speaker Hew Strachan is Chichele Professor of the History of War at Oxford University.
Adapted for the stage by Simon Reade. Over the course of one night Private "Tommo" Peaceful recalls his life - from his happy rural upbringing, through school, to the outbreak of war, and the trenches of Flanders - as he awaits the dawn. Commemorating the outbreak of the Great War, 100 years ago this month, this moving play from the acclaimed writer of War Horse portrays the undying bond between brothers and the brutality of WWI.
19:30 (Tue-Sat) plus a 14:30 matinee (Sat).
To provide an alternative to government plans for a ‘celebration of the national spirit’; to counter romantic, populist, nationalist propaganda, and bad history which serve to facilitate future wars; and to offer explanation in place of commemoration.
Supported by: York Against the War yorkagainstthewar.org.uk/ York Alternative History yorkalternativehistory.wordpress.com/
Further details TBA.
Includes "The causes of the First World War and the response of the Left" by Stan Newens, former Labour MP and MEP and Labour historian.
Prior booking advisable to secure lunch. Cheques payable to Essex County Labour Party, returned to Essex labour Campaign Forum, c/o Stan Newens, The Leys, 18 Park Hill, Harlow, Essex CM17 0AE.
Alice Wheeldon: a daughter of Derby to be proud of
This year Derby has honoured Alice Wheeldon with a Blue Plaque; recognising that an injustice was done to her and her family. Our Festival will celebrate Peace and Justice in 2013, recognising the courage of those who have fought for women’s rights and the bravery of those who took a stand against WW1. There will be a free lunch time concert and displays along with talks on MI5, the legacy of war, conscientious objection. It will be lively and enjoyable, so book your place now and tell your friends.
