First World War

Hanna Ahmed (left) and Nazish Majid looking at items from the archive at The Peace Museum, Bradford

Projects

No Man’s Land – young people uncover women’s viewpoints on the First World War

By exploring beyond nursing, young people from Bradford have discovered the range of women’s experiences and contributions in the First World War to create an inspiring publication.

17/11/2016

Community and volunteers at photography exhition

Community and volunteers at photography exhibition. Photo: Charmian S Berry

Projects

The preservation of the Melton Old Church collection of WW1 grave markers

This project focused on conserving Melton Old Church’s nationally important collection of 10 First World War grave markers while helping people connect with the heritage of the village during the conflict.

09/03/2017

Jack Pulman and friends

Projects

Diary of a Dude: Bringing Jack Pulman's First World War Diary to Life

This project explores the diary of Jack Pulman, a first-hand account of life as an overseas serviceman during the First World War.

31/07/2018

News

Iconic First World War poet remembered at emotional event

Thanks to National Lottery players, the former home of one of Wales’s most famous poets is being reopened following extensive redevelopment today.

06/09/2017

St Mary, Llanfair Clydogau

News

First World War heroes remembered in mid-Wales village

A Ceredigion parish will soon have its own memorial to remember those from the area who died in the First World War, thanks to the National Lottery.

16/02/2017

Stories

Changing lives: Scout learns about terror of the trenches

For Morgan Taylor, the First World War was just a part of the distant past, until a Scout group heritage project brought it much closer to home

Archaeological finds by young people

Projects

Re-discovering Belton's Forgotten Gunners

Young people revealed the personal histories of Belton House Machine Gun Corps training camp.

12/11/2014

Kaylinn Nash, Ysgol Uwchradd Cwmbran yn y digwyddiad Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf yn y Senedd Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography

Blogs

'My Dearest Mother': A Valleys View of the First World War

15 year old Kailynn Nash talks about her personal experiences at the recent Senedd event.

30/11/2015

Elen Owens, Grŵp Sgowtiaid Cyntaf Porthaethwy Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography

Blogs

An Explorer's trip to Cardiff

Fourteen year old Elen Owens is a student at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, and a member of the Menai Bridge Scouts group. Here, she talks about her recent visit to the Senedd in Cardiff for the HLF’s First World War: then and now event.

20/11/2015

Myfyrio ar ddigwyddiad CDL yng Nghymru fel rhan o Wythnos y Cofio

Aelodau Sgowtiaid 1af Porthaethwy yn dangos Syr Peter Luff, Cadeirydd NHMF a CDL, eitemau o'u prosiect Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography

News

Reflecting on HLF’s Remembrance Week event in Wales

Last week, to coincide with Remembrance Week, the HLF Wales team held an event at the Senedd in Cardiff, showcasing projects funded by HLF in Wales.

24/11/2015

The Role of Snowdonia and Anglesey Scouts

1st Menai Scouts find out more about the First World War Paul Pickard

News

Today’s Scouts unearth story of Anglesey Scout war hero from 100 years ago

A group of north Wales Scouts are on a quest to find out more about one of their original members who was awarded the highest military accolade during the First World War.

10/11/2015