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SOMERSET RURAL LIFE MUSEUM PROJECT REPORT APRIL 2015 SOUTH WEST HERITAGE TRUST Introduction

This report evaluates the ‘Somerset Remembers’ project, run by the South West Heritage Trust/Somerset County Council from January 2013 to September 2015. ‘Somerset Remembers’ was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) as part of the ‘Your Heritage’ grant scheme. The project was built around the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War that took place in 2014.

The report provides a summary of ‘Somerset Remembers’ and explores how the project was delivered, the differences that were made and what has been learned. What We Wanted to Happen

‘Somerset Remembers’ aimed to explore the impact and long-term effect of the conflict on the county, and look at the many ways in which Somerset people, their families and communities have remembered the Great War.

At the heart of ‘Somerset Remembers’ was an ambition to connect individuals and organisations with the First World War, by providing people with the opportunity to commemorate and learn about the war that changed Somerset forever.

Many ideas influenced the way the project was shaped and developed. But one of the most important was the desire to reveal Somerset’s First World War story, a subject frequently overlooked by historians and heritage organisations connected to the county. The overarching aims of the project were to:

• provide people with opportunities to connect with the First World War and to learn about its impact on Somerset and its people;

• pay tribute to the sacrifice and contribution made by Somerset people during and after the First World War;

• enable people to explore the impact of the war on their families and communities;

• create a lasting legacy by developing activities that would contribute to the ongoing commemoration and understanding of the First World War in the county.

We wanted the project to engage Somerset people through:

• Participating in the development of information, resources, web pages, activities and exhibitions throughout the project.

• Volunteering to digitise Somerset records and associated materials relating to the First World War and to assist with the creation of exhibition content and the project publication.

• Connecting with the First World War through a large-scale temporary exhibition at The Museum of Somerset, a community-based touring exhibition and web pages (with social media feeds) for an online community archive.

• Sharing memories, records and artefacts to extend our collective knowledge of the First World War experiences of Somerset people.

• Enjoying and experiencing a range of learning activities and events, targeted at different audiences, including local people, families and schools. Somerset Remembers was a 1. What multi-dimensional, complex heritage project with ambitious aims and a variety of outcomes Actually for heritage, people and communities. This section of the report will explore how the project Happened was managed and the difference it made. Planning

Work on developing the project and full HLF application focused on the Activity Plan. This document was divided into the various phases of the project and areas of activity, for example exhibitions. Each entry was analysed against the project aims and was the result of in-depth discussion with key project staff. The document informed the creation of the programme and helped the team gain a full understanding of the resources required to deliver the project.

The submission of an ‘Expression of Interest’ to the HLF South West was the beginning of a more formal phase of development. Development Phase

The Activity Plan was the key document within the project. Although its content was modified as the programme developed, it served as an important blueprint for the project. The shared approach to creating the document resulted in a balanced project that was clearly understood by the project group.

Partnerships with other organisations, such as the Somerset Military Museum Trust, were established during this phase of the project. Project partners were selected because of their ability to help meet the project’s overall aims as well as their enthusiasm and interest in the First World War. Delivery Phase – Project Team

Once funding was confirmed, a project group was set up to oversee the development and delivery of the ‘Somerset Remembers’ project. The group comprised staff from a range of disciplines within the South West Heritage Trust.

Monthly project group meetings were used to monitor the development of the various elements of the project and ensure the effective management of the project budget and programme. The project group had responsibility for identifying, monitoring and managing risks to the project. The project group also discussed and agreed any changes or additions to the project.

Planning for specific areas of the project was undertaken by small teams who worked on a specific area of activity. Each of these teams was led by a member of the project group who reported on progress at monthly project group meetings. ‘Somerset Remembers’ was seen as a development opportunity for staff directly involved in delivering the project. The project group involved senior managers who helped direct the project through contributions at monthly project group meetings. However, the day-to-day management and running of the project was undertaken by a team of more junior staff members, who were seeking to gain new skills and competencies.

‘Somerset Remembers’ demanded the creation of a new post to support the development and delivery of the project. Freya Ward, the ‘Somerset Remembers’ Project Officer, took up this role in June 2013. Delivery Phase – Sta

- Sam Astill, Curator, Project Lead

- Liz Grant, Archivist

- Helen Claydon, Design Officer

- Freya Ward, Project Officer

- Leah Whiting, Marketing Officer

- Lizzie Mee, Formal Learning Officer

- John French, Informal Learning Officer

Each member of the project group was responsible for managing a specific element of the project linked to their specialism and background. Informal support and advice were provided by senior managers who also attended project group meetings. Project Timetable

The timetable was built around the Activity Plan. Initial work completed during the development phase was extremely successful in providing a framework to deliver the project to an agreed timetable and budget.

During the delivery phase the overall programme was managed by the Project Lead and monitored at Project Group Meetings.

Key milestones were identified at the start of the project. For example, the opening of the main exhibition at The Museum of Somerset was recognised as a vital moment within the project. As a result, an intensive programme of work was organised at the start of the project to ensure enough time was given to this central component of the project.

The multi-faceted nature of the project meant that many areas of the project were inter-dependent. For example, the ‘Somerset Remembers’ schools programme relied on a clear sense of the exhibition content. In turn, the exhibition content was reliant on the completion of volunteer research. Somerset Remembers was a 2. Difference multi-disciplinary heritage project which focused on museum collections, archives and the Made to historic environment. The project made a significant difference to Somerset’s First World War Heritage heritage through research, exhibitions and events. New Research

Somerset’s First World War history has been largely neglected by the county’s historians. The programme of volunteer research undertaken as part of the project has led to a new understanding of the county’s First World War story.

Research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre revealed the impact of the conflict on agriculture, food and the rural economy. Volunteers also uncovered new information about role of Somerset women and children through the analysis of the Parish Returns collection. Research particularly highlighted the severe strain put on government services, hospitals and schools, as well as the localised nature of military recruiting in 1914. Overall the project resulted in a greater knowledge of the diverse ways the conflict affected daily life in Somerset. This research informed the development of events, learning activities, online activity and exhibitions associated with ‘Somerset Remembers’. Much of the research carried out by volunteers is now available online via the ‘Somerset Remembers’ Community Archive. People from all over the world are now able to access and explore sources relating to Somerset and the First World War. This has already been of significant benefit to historians. One Australian academic recently wrote the following in relation to the project:

‘I was also able to nd and download articles from several Somerset newspapers and was able to nd what I needed thanks to your volunteers who had indexed the newspapers.’

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Taunton Courier 8 March 1916 Exhibition

The ‘Somerset Remembers’ temporary exhibition was held at The Museum of Somerset from July 2014 until January 2015. The exhibition focused on life on the ‘Home Front’ during the First World War as well as the story of Somerset’s county regiments. The exhibition was built around a series of themed zones: ‘Outbreak’, ‘Doing Our Bit’, ‘Working the Land’, ‘Fighting the War’, ‘A Place of Respite’, ‘Changed by War’ and ‘Legacy’.

One of the key features of the exhibition was the use of ‘story objects’. For example, empty school desks were used alongside extracts from school logbooks referencing the absence of children during the 1916 hay harvest. Many of the stories used were the result of the extensive programme of volunteer research.

The military aspects of the conflict were explored in ‘Fighting the War’. This section utilised specially researched ‘people stories’ to give visitors a simple way in to the conflict’s complex history. Other forms of interpretation gave audiences the opportunity to explore Somerset’s First World War heritage. For example, ‘handling objects’ provided opportunities for ‘interpersonal learning’. The exhibition’s ‘Memorial Shrine’ was inspired by community memorials created during the war and enabled both ‘interpersonal’ and ’intrapersonal’ learning. Visitors left comments on luggage tags that were tied to flowers. The flowers built up in the shrine’s base during the duration of the exhibition. This installation enabled people to comment and reflect on the exhibition as well as leaving personal or family messages.

The ‘Somerset Remembers’ exhibition used many First World War objects, images and documents that had not previously been on public display. In addition to this, the exhibition utilised a number of important donations made by members of the community. After visiting the exhibition numerous visitors donated material to the museum and archival collections. This has significantly improved and expanded the South West Heritage Trust’s First World War holdings.

40,000 people visited The Museum of Somerset during the ‘Somerset Remembers’ exhibition. The Museums Journal published a review of the exhibition in December 2014 describing it as ‘an excellent exhibition’. Feedback for the exhibition was extremely positive. Reviews on Tripadvisor and in the museum visitors’ book also indicate that people felt a strong engagement with the exhibition. ‘Brilliant exhibition, very moving RIP to all.’

‘Proud to be part of the Red Cross – Frontline then Frontline now’

‘I really liked all the poppy seed pictures’

‘To all the brave men & women who died trying to ensure we stayed free. ank you’

‘For Grandad. From Devon to Palestine what a contrast and what bravery’

‘inking of you as I am learning about the war. With Love Amelia Age 7’

Touring Exhibitions

The touring exhibition was designed to raise the profile of the project, encourage visitors to the main exhibition at The Museum of Somerset and inspire engagement with First World War stories and collections. The touring exhibition consisted of banners with graphics and showcases housing First World War objects.

The Project Officer and Marketing Officer devised a list of suitable venues across Somerset that were willing to host the touring exhibition. The Project Officer organised the schedule and delivery of the display which was taken to 30 venues across the county in 2014. Venues included libraries, museums, village halls, churches, heritage sites, and popular county events.

The display was used by venues to complement their own First World War exhibitions. For example, the exhibition was used in Wedmore to supplement the village’s own centenary project, ‘Wedmore Remembers’. The touring exhibition featured at major county events such as The Royal Bath & West Show in May 2014, and RNAS Yeovilton Air Day in July. 2014. The exhibition was also shown at Yeovil Football Club. The touring exhibition gave the Project Officer an opportunity to forge working relationships with other First World War projects across the county. These connections enabled the ‘Somerset Remembers’ project to help co-ordinate activity and promote centenary events in the county though the project blog.

It is estimated that over 85,000 people from across Somerset saw the touring exhibition during 2014. A visitor comment book was left with the venues. A small selection of comments is listed below: A superb microcosm of 1914-1918.’

‘Great Display. Good to see it at the Helicopter Museum.’

‘A great display and fantastic photographs..’ ‘Let’s keep “Remembering” and never let it happen again.’

‘e Somerset Remembers Exhibition is excellent and gives a taster of the full exhibition..’ First World War Events

A series of events took place during the course of ‘Somerset Remembers’ allowing the project team and volunteers to engage with a range of audiences both on site and in the community.

Highlight events included the First World War Open Day held on 21 September 2014. Eight hundred visitors took part in a variety of activities designed to encourage people to learn more about how the First World War affected Somerset. The day included displays by costumed interpreters, guided tours of Taunton, gallery talks and the opportunity to learn how to research First World War ancestors. The museum also opened on Remembrance Sunday in November 2014 to complement the centenary remembrance events taking place in Taunton. The Museum of Somerset was also the focal point for guided tours of Taunton. The tours were run by museum volunteers who had researched the town’s First World War history at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Following the first tour on the 5 August 2014, a further 25 tours took place throughout August, September and October, with at least 375 members of the public in attendance. Volunteers received training on delivering guided tours and interpersonal interpretation.

Evening events also proved popular. Two themed film nights took place in the Great Hall of the Museum with 141 people coming to Flash Backs see ‘War Horse’ and ‘Oh What A Lovely War’. 60 people attended an evening talk given by Imperial War Museum oral historian Peter Hart in October 2014. from the Front The ‘Somerset Remembers’ project fed into the existing museum Evening Talk with Military Historian Peter Hart programme. In 2014 the afternoon ‘Talk and Tea’ series focused on the First World War. Talks included ‘Shell Shock Britain’ by First World Discover the First World War through the Imperial War Museum’s (IWM) War historian Suzie Grogan and ‘Christmas and the First World War’ sound archive with leading historian and IWM curator Peter Hart by Curator, Sam Astill.

The end of the project was marked by a research symposium held Thursday 23 October on Sunday 22 March 2015 at the Museum. Eight speakers presented papers on a variety of subjects relating to the impact of the First World 19:30 Doors and bar open at 19:00 £8 War on Somerset. The day brought together research carried out by The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle individuals and community organisations and included a question and Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AA answer session. 01823 255088 [email protected]

Somerset Remembers

The First World War Somerset Remembers was centred 3. Difference around an ambitious volunteer programme. A range of people engaged with the project as archive Made to volunteers or as gallery guides at the Museum of Somerset. The project also had a significant impact on the staff People responsible for its planning and delivery. Research Volunteers

Research volunteers were initially recruited from an existing pool of Somerset Heritage Centre volunteers. The volunteer projects were also advertised on the project blog in May 2013. Local colleges were contacted directly.

Two volunteer induction sessions took place in June 2013 where members of the project team introduced themselves and the project to approximately 60 potential volunteers. The number of potential volunteers was three times greater than the estimate in the project application. Smaller group and individual inductions were carried out as the project progressed.

Eventually a core group of approximately 45 (33 female and 12 male) volunteers, aged 16-70 worked for the duration of the project. The volunteers involved in archival research projects indexed, digitised and transcribed a range of First World War archives. The research resulted in a number of important outcomes:

• Searchable indexes made available online;

• Transcription of underused resources;

• Research added to project websites;

• Research featured in temporary exhibition text;

• Research featured in project publications.

From June 2013 until March 2015 approximately 3,200 volunteer hours were devoted to research projects at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Through a training programme and written guidance the research volunteers learnt archival and listing skills and gained knowledge of how archives are used in exhibitions and heritage projects. In addition to this volunteers were able to develop specialist skills such as scanning and digitising documents. Volunteers contributed to the ‘Somerset Remembers’ blog, gaining an understanding of writing for an online audience. Two volunteers had the opportunity to share what they had discovered when interviewed by BBC Radio Somerset for the BBC ‘World War One at Home’ series. ‘I have been helping on the Somerset Remembers Project for 12 months, alwaysFEATURE having an interest in the military STORY side of the Great War, this has Nunney School log book taught me there is more to the Great War, the eect it had on every family in the country, if I could spend more time at the Heritage Centre I most certainly would. It is great meeting people of the same interest. It is the 21 September 1917 rst3. timeHorse I have ventured chestnuts volunteering for such a project.’

‘I will keep an eye out for future projects and use the service more often.’ From the Ministry of In 1917 Somerset school children Munitions a circular has been ‘Ibegan have developed collecting my research skills.’ horse chestnuts received asking that the staff ‘Having(conkers) been supplied for with the a copy war of my Grandfather’s effort. Theycasualty record and children will assist in from the Grenadier Guards archive, it has been fascinating to see the recordswere from used another regiment.’to make acetone, a vital collecting horse chestnuts for component in the explosive known use in the manufacture of ‘We are so grateful to the Somerset Remembers Project Team for all their enthusiasmas cordite. and guidance. Once We are lookingcollected, forward to seeing the the horseWWI munitions thus helping to exhibition at the Somerset County Museum when it opens in July.’ chestnuts were sent by train to a set free food material hitherto ‘When I started on this project, I had little knowledge and even less inter- used. We have collected so estmunitions in the First World factoryWar but I thought at itHolton would be interesting Heath to nd outin moreDorset. about the background to my great grandparents’ and grandpar- far about 1 bushel of nuts, ents’ lives. ey lived here and my great grandfather was on the Council. which will be sent to Frome I didn’t expect to get really hooked on the subject of food control! … It is fascinating as well as educative, particularly discovering things that I Red Cross Hospital to be never thought of.’ sold by the management for A thank you event was held for the project volunteers in January the funds of the same, thus 2015. This event was well attended and provided an opportunity for assisting a really good work. volunteers to understand how their work had been used and to reflect on the project’s success. Museum Volunteers

Museum volunteers invigilated the ‘Somerset Remembers’ exhibition, interacting with thousands of visitors. The volunteers were given training and guidance on the exhibition’s content and interpretive approach. Hours? Project Team

The ‘Somerset Remembers’ project team developed a range of new skills during the project. Informal group evaluation at the end of the project emphasises the many ways staff improved their volunteer and project management competencies during the duration of ‘Somerset Remembers’. This was achieved with the guidance of senior managers who engaged with ‘Somerset Remembers’ through the project group meetings. These skills will be invaluable in the delivery of future projects run by the South West Heritage Trust

The project team were winners of the ‘Team Award for Collaboration’ in the 2013 Somerset County Council Staff Awards. This award was made in recognition of the many ways in which the project had been developed in collaboration with local people and heritage organisations. ‘Somerset Remembers’ was a 4. Difference civic focal point for First World War centenary commemorations in Somerset. The project also Made to enabled communities from across the county to engage Communities with First World War history. Community Talks

The project provided people with the opportunity to learn about the First World War through a series of community talks. Over 250 people attended talks given in village and town halls across Somerset. Volunteer research was used to tailor content to particular locations. The community talks were particularly important in reaching rural audiences and older learners, who were unable to travel to Taunton.

The talks often resulted in donations to the South West Heritage Trust collections as well as discussion about First World War stories amongst attendees. Two formal lectures to specialist audiences were given by the Project Lead at Bath University and the Western Front Association, Somerset Branch. Online Activities

The ‘Somerset Remembers’ Wordpress blog was set up in May 2013. The blog introduced the project to the people of Somerset and beyond. Individuals and groups were invited to subscribe to the blog so that they could follow the progress of ‘Somerset Remembers’, as well as other First World War projects that were taking place across the county. Members of the project team, in particular the Project Officer and Archivist, wrote articles based on the development of the project, particular areas of research, objects, documents and photographs. Articles were also written by project volunteers. Other groups and organisations were encouraged to contribute promotional material for their own projects. Members of the public also contributed responses, questions and posts to the blog. Some blog articles resulted in research enquiries from outside the UK, including Belgium and Brazil. One story was included in an HLF article regarding the online legacy of the First World War centenary. The blog was viewed over 65,000 times during the project. The online presence of the project was improved when a Twitter account (@somremembers, 707 followers) was linked to the blog. This meant that the project could reach a wider audience, including national and international First World War centenary projects. It also enabled further communication and interactions with tourist venues and events that hosted the touring exhibition. Community Archive

An external website developer created the ‘Somerset Remembers’ Community Archive for the project in May 2014. Community groups, individuals, and organisations were encouraged to join and upload research to the ‘Somerset Remembers’ Community Archive when it went online in June 2014. The Community Archive was designed to be used as a research resource for anyone interested in Somerset during the war years and will have a life beyond the project giving everyone a chance to engage in their own history and helping to create a complete picture of the county’s war effort. Over 50 users were registered by March 2016. The Community Archive also provides searchable indexes and online resources, created as a result of the volunteer research. The Community Archive will remain in use for the duration of the centenary and will be promoted through the South West Heritage Trust’s website. Family Learning

Families took part in two informal learning sessions on 20 and 30 August 2014. These sessions were called ‘Life on the Home Front’ and ‘Your Country Needs You’. Craft activities were combined with exhibition trails to encourage inter-personal learning Schools

Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils from communities across Somerset took part in First World War learning sessions at the Museum of Somerset. Schools attending ranged from urban schools in Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington to a multitude of rural schools throughout the county. At least 1,719 pupils saw the Somerset Remembers exhibition and engaged with a range of hands on activities that involved photography, dressing up and handling museum objects. Research completed during the period of the project inspired some of the children’s activities and archival photographs were used to accompany activities such as dressing up.

In addition over 100 students took part in an extended workshop using archival resources to create animations exploring themes of the First World War. Students used stop motion software and cameras to create lively and thought provoking sequences, utilizing materials such as poppy seeds to imitate works of art in the exhibition. Information packs, which included the exhibition book, were sent to schools during the autumn of 2014 and spring of 2015. After the project period these loans boxes have been improved with resources from the workshop, and are now offered to schools through the Museum Loans for Learning facility.

In addition 2 short workshops, including an object handling workshop, were delivered to KS3 pupils at Kingsmead school in Wiveliscombe. Wellington School

Children from Wellington School visited the Somerset Heritage Centre in September 2014 to learn more about the impact of the First World War on their school. They used sources from the school’s archival collection. Their research was used as the basis for a community event held in the Wellington School Memorial Chapel.

The memorial event was held on the evening of 7 November 2014 and featured singing, readings and drama. 300 people attended the event which also featured the ‘Somerset Remembers’ exhibition. The event was part of a series of Remembrance community activities that were taking place in the town over the weekend, in association with local groups including the British Legion. Somerset College

Students from Somerset College became involved in the project when their trip to the museum stores resulted in the creation of First World War items inspired by their visit. The Foundation Degree Art and Textile students created items that could be used as schools learning resources. Over 100 Foundation Degree Fine Art students learnt about the First World War from a series of talks carried out by project staff. The students created works for the 2014 Taunton Flower Show, a major community event which attracted over 15,000 visitors. Wiveliscombe Remembers The First World War WIVELISCOMBE

PROGRAMME REMEMBERS

1.45 pm - ‘Last post’ played followed by the carol ‘Silent Night’

Silent night, Holy night Kingsmead School All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in Heavenly peace Sleep in Heavenly peace A memorial sports fixture, inspired by the Christmas Truce of 1914, was held in Wiveliscombe. The memorial playing field was created in Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake at the sight 1921 and is frequently used by the local community, rugby club and Glories stream from Heaven afar secondary school. Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah Christ, the Savior is born The event was developed with the school from January 2014. It took Christ, the Savior is born place on 17 December 2014 and involved groups from every school Silent night, Holy night year group. A morning of First World War themed activities took place Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy Holy face at the school, including a session led by the Learning Officer and object With the dawn of redeeming grace handling with the Project Officer. In the afternoon, pupils from years 10 Jesus, Lord, at thy birth and 11 played a rugby match on the memorial recreation ground. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH The event was well attended by the local community with press KINGSMEAD SCHOOL 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm - A commemorative rugby match coverage by BBC Radio Somerset and local newspapers. Members of the public had the opportunity to view the touring exhibition banner The Somerset Remembers touring exhibition display and showcase at the rugby club and the project team were will be displayed at the Rugby Club. FIRST WORLD WAR available to discuss the project. An estimated 340 visitors, including Refreshments will be available. MEMORIAL PROGRAMME students and members of the local community, attended the event. Somerset The Recreation Ground, Wiveliscombe Remembers The First World War 17th December 2014 at 1.45pm Media Coverage

The project team were involved in providing research and talking about the First World War centenary for the BBC ‘World War One at Home’ series. The programmes were aired in January, July and November 2014. The temporary exhibition and other news relating to the project also featured on local BBC and ITV television stations during the course of the project. The project also featured in the Western Daily Press.

In August 2014 the family of Private William John Newman of the 1st Battalion, the Somerset Light Infantry presented their collection of his medals to the museum on the anniversary of the Battle of Le Cateau on 26 August 1914. This was a highly publicised event, featuring on the local and national BBC news, and in the local press. A commemorative edition of the Somerset County Gazette, with a First Somerset in the World War insert, was published to coincide with the opening of the temporary exhibition in July. The content for the insert was supplied by the ‘Somerset Remembers’ project team using images and articles from First World War historic copies of the Gazette for the years 1914-1919. The Gazette has Research Symposium a circulation in the region 16,000, and an additional 20,000 free copies of the paper were given to museum visitors. To mark the end of the Somerset Remembers project eight speakers will explore the many ways the county was affected by the First World War. The symposium will draw on new research that shows how the events of 1914–1918 changed people and communities forever.

Learn about the impact of the conflict on mental health, the story of the Somerset Light Infantry and the creation of war memorials. Sunday 22 March 2015 9.30 am – 5.00 pm £12 per person (includes lunch)

Tickets available from - The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AA Somerset Remembers

01823 255088 [email protected] The First World War Supporting People and Communities

Many individuals and organisations benefited from the production of a booklet of guidelines for researching First World War family history. This booklet was publicised at talks, available to download from the project websites, and emailed out on request. Each of the research volunteers also received a copy in their induction packs.

Research supported by project staff contributed to events and commemorations throughout Somerset as well as a number of publications which have been deposited at the Somerset Heritage Centre. South West Heritage Trust staff gave advice to over 30 projects in the county. Community groups were given information on First World War resources and collections available at the Somerset Heritage Centre as well as online. Staff were also able to provide advice on sources for funding and ways of developing engagement projects. Many of these projects subsequently achieved funding through the HLF’s ‘Then and Now’ programme. ‘Somerset Remembers’ provided an opportunity for the South West Heritage Trust to show its leadership role within the county.

Project staff also enabled artists to access museum and archival collections for inspiration. Works inspired by the collections included contemporary dance performances and tapestry design, as well as the artwork by Jon England that featured in the exhibition. Review and Summary

‘Somerset Remembers’ was a hugely successful project which achieved its initial aims which were to:

• provide people with opportunities to connect with the First World War and to learn about its impact on Somerset and its people;

• pay tribute to the sacrifice and contribution made by Somerset people during and after the First World War;

• enable people to explore the impact of the war on their families and communities;

• create a lasting legacy by developing activities that will contribute to the ongoing commemoration and understanding of the First World War in the county.

The project evaluation process has highlighted a number of key factors that contributed to the overall success of the project:

• The programme of activities was ambitious and diverse as well as focused and achievable within the project budget and timescale. • The project’s Somerset focus provided audiences with an opportunity to connect with the First World War from a local perspective.

• Volunteer projects were sustainable and engaging.

• Effective partnerships were established with local organisations such as the BBC, Western Front Association and Somerset Military Museum Trust.

• The project’s marketing and advertising plan ensured audiences from Somerset were aware of the project.

• Activities took place across Somerset.

• Learning materials, events and school sessions were well planned, accessible and engaging, and provided many ways into the First World War.

• The project team was committed, enthusiastic and skilled. Although the project worked extremely well it could have been There are a few things that we might do differently if undertaking a improved by: similar project in the future. The ‘Somerset Remembers’ Community Archive would have benefited from going live earlier and from greater • Putting greater emphasis on the digital aspects of the project in order promotion prior to going live. However, this aspect of the project to create greater use of the Community Archive. was dependent upon the time constraints of an external company. • Increasing the focus on links with local history organisations to prevent The project team were also restricted by their involvement with the the repetition or duplication of research. temporary exhibition and the touring exhibition throughout June and July 2014, and were therefore unable to devote the required time to the • Developing more partnerships with local museums, arts organisations, production of the website. and universities in order to increase outcomes. In hindsight it might have been useful to have more research and Without ‘Somerset Remembers’ there would have been significantly indexes completed prior to opening of the exhibition at the end of July less engagement with the First World War centenary in the county. If 2014. This would have been an ideal opportunity to promote the new the project hadn’t taken place, much of the important new research and improved archival resources available at the Somerset Heritage wouldn’t have been carried out. This research was instrumental in Centre and online. providing a local and regional focus to the centenary commemorations. Moreover, the project enabled the joined up co-ordination, development The project’s short timeframe meant that it was not possible to and promotion of First World War activities. If the project hadn’t been incorporate later First World War anniversaries. The Project Lead is developed this important leadership role may not have been taken up by currently in discussion with The Somerset Military Museum Trust on the other organisations within the county. best way to commemorate significant dates connected with the First World War until 2019. The project’s focus on the centenary of the outbreak of the war was arguably a limitation. A larger project spanning the entire centenary would have enabled a deeper engagement with the First World War for audiences in Somerset. However, a larger project would have been more demanding on the organisation. ‘Somerset Remembers’ was successful because it was a highly focused project whose efficient development and delivery connected thousands of people with the county’s First World War heritage. Appendix 1

Programme/Events Event Date Location Details Research Volunteers Induction and 10 June 2013 Somerset Heritage c.30 volunteers inducted and provided with Training Centre, Taunton archive training. Research Volunteers Induction and 12 June 2013 Somerset Heritage c.30 volunteers inducted and provided with Training Centre, Taunton archive training. South West Museums – First World War 30 October 2013 Somerset Heritage Forum held at the Somerset Heritage Centre to Forum Centre, Taunton discuss centenary activity in the south West and opportunities for collaborative working. BBC First World War at Home Radio 21 January 2014 N/A Content for BBC radio programme provided by Programme Jellalabad Barracks, Somerset Remembers project. Somerset: Dad's Army Star's Wartime Experiences Talk to the Somerset Archaeological and 24 April 2014 Somerset Heritage Talk by Project Leaders to c.30 members of the Natural History Society – ‘Somerset and Centre Somerset Archaeological and Natural History the First World War’ Society. Talk to the Museums in Somerset Group 19 May 2014 Bridgwater Talk to the Museum in Somerset Group – ‘Getting Involved in Somerset promoting the Somerset Remembers touring Remembers’ exhibition and Online Community Archive. Talk – ‘How to Research Your First World 20 May 2014 Somerset Heritage Talk given by project staff to members of the War Ancestor’ Centre, Taunton public interested in researching the First World War. Talk – ‘How to Research Your First World 22 May 2014 Somerset Heritage Talk given by project staff to members of the War Ancestor’ Centre, Taunton public interested in researching the First World War. Talk to Students at Somerset College of 16 June 2014 Somerset College of Talk to c.50 Art Foundation Degree students Art and Technology ‘Why is the First Art and Technology, about the impact of the First World War on World War Important?’ Taunton Somerset. Content used as inspiration for new art work created for Taunton Flower Show 2014. Talk to Students at Somerset College of 17 June 2014 Somerset College of Talk to c.50 Art Foundation Degree students Art and Technology – ‘Why is the First Art and Technology, about the impact of the First World War on World War Important?’ Taunton Somerset. Content used as inspiration for new art Appendix 1

work created for Taunton Flower Show 2014. Talk to Volunteers at The Museum of 7 July 2014 The Museum of Part of training given to front of house volunteers Somerset ‘The Somerset Remembers Somerset, Taunton at the Museum of Somerset to help them Exhibition’ invigilate the exhibition. Talk to Volunteers at The Museum of 10 July 2014 The Museum of Part of training given to front of house volunteers Somerset – ‘The Somerset Remembers Somerset, Taunton at the Museum of Somerset to help them Exhibition’ invigilate the exhibition. Talk to Taunton Probus Club – ‘Somerset 21 July 2014 Corfe Talk by Project Leaders to c.30 members of the and the First World War’ Taunton Probus Club HTV News 23 July 2014 N/A Feature on the Somerset Remembers exhibition. Somerset Remembers Exhibition 25 July 2015 The Museum of Formal opening of the Somerset Remembers Opening Somerset, Taunton exhibition. Partners, volunteers and funders attended. Commemorative Newspaper Published 31 July 2014 N/A Commemorative edition of the Somerset County Gazette published with First World War insert. Content supplied by Somerset Remembers project. 20,000 free copies donated for museum visitors and learning events. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 2 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 5 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Talk – ‘The Somerset Remembers 8 August 2014 The Museum of Talk and Tea by Project Archivist attended by Project’ Somerset, Taunton c.30 members of the public. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 9 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 12 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Appendix 1

Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 16 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 19 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre ‘Life on the Home Front’ – Family 20 August 2014 The Museum of Informal Family Learning Activity Learning Activity Somerset, Taunton Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 23 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 26 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre BBC News West 26 August 2014 N/A Feature on donation of medals relating to a Somerset Light Infantry soldier killed at the Battle of Le Cateau. Featured on local as well as national BBC news. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 29 August 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. ‘Your Country Need You’ – Family 30 August 2014 The Museum of Informal Family Learning Activity Learning Activity Somerset, Taunton BBC First World War at Home Radio 20 July 2014 N/A Content for BBC radio programme provided by Programme: Sandhill Park, Taunton: The Somerset Remembers project. Enemy Next Door Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 2 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 6 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Appendix 1

Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 9 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 12 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Wellington School Visit 16 September Somerset Heritage Session for students from Wellington School 2014 Centre, Taunton based around school archives and First World War research. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 16 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Talk to the Friends of the Museum of 17 September The Museum of Talk by Project Leader to c.40 members of the Somerset and Friends of Somerset 2014 Somerset, Taunton Friends of the Museum of Somerset and Friends Archives – ‘Somerset and the First World of Somerset Archives. War’ Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 20 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Family Open Day at the Museum of 21 September Taunton Family open day at the Museum of Somerset. Somerset 2014 First World War living history, tours, talks, learning activities. Attended by 803 visitors. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 23 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 27 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 30 September Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War 2014 sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 4 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War Appendix 1

First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 7 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. ‘Shell Shock Britain’ – Talk by author 10 October 2014 The Museum of ‘Talk and Tea’ attended by 46 members of the Suzie Grogan about the impact of WW1 Somerset, Taunton public. on mental health Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 11 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 14 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Film – ‘War Horse’ 16 October 2014 The Museum of War Horse’ screened at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton Somerset. Attended by 82 members of the public. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 18 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Talk to West Somerset Village History 21 October 2014 Monksilver Talk by Project Leader to c. 20 members of the Society – ‘Somerset and the First World West Somerset Village History Society. War’ Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 21 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Talk at Bath University – ‘Somerset and 22 October 2014 Bath Talk by Project Leader to 90 members of the the First World War’ public as part of Bath University’s public lecture programme. ‘Flashbacks From The Front’ – Evening 23 October 2014 The Museum of Evening talk by Imperial War Museum Historian lecture by Imperial War Museum Somerset, Taunton Peter Hart. Attended by 60 members of the Historian Peter Hart public. Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 25 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War Appendix 1

First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre Town Walking Tour – Taunton and the 28 October 2014 Taunton Volunteer led tour of Taunton’s First World War First World War sites. Tour based on volunteer research carried out at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Presentation at First World War 31 October 2014 Bristol Presentation by Project Leader as part of Imperial Symposium, M Shed Bristol war Museum centenary partnership programme. Film – ‘Oh What A Lovely War’ 1 November 2014 The Museum of ‘Oh What A Lovely War’ screened at the Museum Somerset, Taunton of Somerset. Attended by 59 members of the public. BBC First World War at Home Radio 6 November 2014 N/A Content for BBC radio programme provided by Programme: ‘Taunton, Somerset: The Somerset Remembers project. Christmas Truce’ BBC First World War at Home Radio 6 November 2014 N/A Content for BBC radio programme provided by Programme Yeovil, Somerset: A Somerset Remembers project. Domesday Book of World War One Wellington School Centenary Event 7 November 2014 Wellington School Evening event supported by the project. Based on Memorial Chapel research carried out by students at at the Somerset Heritage Centre. Talk at Bridgwater Arts Centre – 7 November 2014 Bridgwater Talk by Project Leader to 10 members of the ‘Somerset and the First World War’ public at Bridgwater Arts Centre. Remembrance Day Opening 9 November 2014 The Museum of Museums open to the public for a special Sunday Somerset, Taunton opening. Talks and tours led by the Project Team. Talk at the Museum of Somerset – 14 November The Museum of Talk by Nicholas Ridley about his father Arnold ‘Godfrey’s Ghost: Arnold Ridley and the 2014 Somerset, Taunton Ridley, the actor who played ‘Godfrey’ in ‘Dad’s First World War’ - Army’. Attended by 50 members of the public. Talk to the Spaxton Society – ‘Somerset 11 December Spaxton Talk by Project Leader to c.20 members of the and the First World War’ 2014 public at Spaxton Village Hall. Talk at the Museum of Somerset – 12 December The Museum of Talk by Project leader about Christmas and the ‘Christmas and the First world War’ 2014 Somerset, Taunton First world War. Attended by 50 members of the public. Remembrance Rugby Match 17 December Wiveliscombe Memorial rugby match played at Wiveliscombe Appendix 1

2014 Memorial recreation Ground. Community event involving Kingsmead School. Talk to the Beercrocombe and District 26 January 2015 Beercrocombe Talk by Project Leader to 20 members of the History Society – ‘Somerset and the First Beercrocombe and District History Society World War’ Talk to Western Front Association, 11 February 2015 Othery Talk by Project Leader to 20 members Western Somerset Branch – ‘Somerset and the Front Association, Somerset Branch First World War’ Research Symposium – ‘Somerset and 22 March 2015 The Museum of Research Symposium hosted at the Museum of the First World War’ Somerset, Taunton Somerset. Attended by 32 members of the public featuring 8 speakers. Talk to the Wiveliscombe Civic Society – 27 March 2015 Wiveliscombe Talk by Project Leader to 20 members of the ‘Somerset and the First World War’ Wiveliscombe Civic Society Exhibition Somerset Remembers Exhibition – The 26 July 2014 – 3 The Museum of 40,000 visitors Museum of Somerset January 2015 Somerset, Taunton Touring Exhibition Taunton Library 18 March 2014 – Taunton 11096 visitors 31 March 2014 Frome Library 31 March 2014 – Frome 7559 visitors 11 April 2014 Chard Museum 1 April 2014 – Chard 196 visitors 30 April 2014 King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge 2 April 2014 – Axbridge 242 visitors 30 April 2014 Langport Library 11 April 2014 – Langport 30 April 2014 Yeovil Town FC 2 May 2014 – 6 Yeovil 6677 visitors May 2014 Helicopter Museum, WsM 8 May 2014 – Weston -super-Mare 1181 visitors 21 May 2014 Hestercombe Gardens 23 May 2014 – Taunton Appendix 1

30 May 2014 The Royal Bath & West Show 26 May 2014 – Shepton Mallet 7000 visitors 2 June 2014 Watchet Market House Museum 29 May 2014 – Watchet 1760 visitors 19 June 2014 Street Parish Council 16 June 2014 – Street 30 visitors 23 June 2014 St Mary's Church, Bridgwater 23 June 2014 – Bridgwater 50 visitors 31 July 2014 St Mary Magdalene Church, Winsford 26 June 2014 – Winsford 400 visitors 1 July 2014 Dunster Museum 1 July 2014 – Dunster 11210 visitors 1 August 2014 St Peter & St Paul's Church, South 2 July 2014 – South Petherton Petherton 17 July 2014 RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 25 July 2014 – Yeovilton 31000 visitors 26 July 2014 Edington Village Hall 4 August 2014 – Edington 18 August 2014 Glastonbury Town Hall 11 August 2014 – Glastonbury 1400 visitors 19 August 2014 Wellington Museum 11 August 2014 – Wellington 455 visitors 11 September 2014 Bishops Palace, Wells 13 August 2014 - Wells 9370 visitors 15 September 2014 Weston -super-Mare Library 8 September Weston -super-Mare 286 visitors 2014 – 30 September 2014 Wiliton Parish Council Office 11 September – Wiliton 22 September Appendix 1

2014 Frome Museum 24 September Frome 736 visitors 2014 – 31 October 2014 Nunney Church 1 October 2014 – Nunney 31 October 2014 Wiveliscombe Rugby Match 17 December Wiveliscombe 340 visitors 2014 Glastonbury Abbey 31 October 2014 Glastonbury – 21 December 2014 Wedmore Village Hall 5 November 2014 Wedmore 1200 visitors - 12 November 2014 Wellington School 7 November 2014 Wellington 300 visitors Bridgwater Library 13 November Bridgwater 7356 visitors 2014 - 2 December 2014 Tacchi Morris Arts Centre 15 November Taunton 2014 Chard Library 20 November Chard 3065 visitors 2014 – 11 December 2014 Schools Hambridge Community Primary School 04 September The Museum of 25 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Hambridge Community Primary School 04 September The Museum of 25 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Curry Rivel CofE VC Primary School 12 September The Museum of 46 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Appendix 1

North Town Community Primary School 18 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 18 September The Museum of 19 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 19 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 19 September The Museum of 27 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 23 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 23 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 24 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 24 September The Museum of 24 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 25 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 25 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 26 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton North Town Community Primary School 26 September The Museum of 23 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Hugh Sexey CofE VC Middle School 30 September The Museum of 23 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Hugh Sexey CofE VC Middle School 30 September The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Hamp Community Junior School 1 October 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Hamp Community Junior School 1 October 2014 The Museum of 30 students Appendix 1

Somerset, Taunton Bishops Hull Community Primary School 8 October 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Bishops Hull Community Primary School 15 October 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Staplegrove CofE VC Primary School 16 October 2014 School 60 students Staplegrove CofE VC Primary School 16 October 2014 School 60 students Holy Trinity CofE VA School, Taunton 22 October 2014 School 60 students Holy Trinity CofE VA School, Taunton 22 October 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Holy Trinity CofE VA School, Taunton 23 October 2014 The Museum of 23 students Somerset, Taunton Holy Trinity CofE VA School, Taunton 23 October 2014 The Museum of 23 students Somerset, Taunton Holy Trinity CofE VA School, Taunton 24 October 2014 The Museum of 24 students Somerset, Taunton Ruishton CofE VC Primary School 4 November 2014 The Museum of 24 students Somerset, Taunton Ruishton CofE VC Primary School 4 November 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Ruishton CofE VC Primary School 5 November 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Ruishton CofE VC Primary School 5 November 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Ruishton CofE VC Primary School 6 November 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Ash CofE VC Primary School 7 November 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Ash CofE VC Primary School 7 November 2014 The Museum of 27 students Somerset, Taunton Ash CofE VC Primary School 7 November 2014 The Museum of 28 students Appendix 1

Somerset, Taunton Blackbrook Community School November 2014 The Museum of 30 students Somerset, Taunton Blackbrook Community School 11 November The Museum of 33 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Blackbrook Community School 12 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Blackbrook Community School 13 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Blackbrook Community School 14 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary 19 November The Museum of 30 students School, Taunton 2014 Somerset, Taunton Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary 19 November The Museum of 30 students School, Taunton 2014 Somerset, Taunton Staplegrove CofE VC Primary School 20 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Staplegrove CofE VC Primary School 20 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Norton Fitzwarren CofE Community 21 November The Museum of 30 students Primary School 2014 Somerset, Taunton Norton Fitzwarren CofE Community 21 November The Museum of 30 students Primary School 2014 Somerset, Taunton Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary 26 November The Museum of 30 students School, Taunton 2014 Somerset, Taunton Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary 26 November The Museum of 30 students School, Taunton 2014 Somerset, Taunton Ashill Community School 27 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Trull CofE VA Primary School 27 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Appendix 1

Trull CofE VA Primary School 28 November The Museum of 30 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary 10 December The Museum of 30 students School, Taunton 2014 Somerset, Taunton Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary 10 December The Museum of 30 students School, Taunton 2014 Somerset, Taunton Sidbury C of E Primary School 12 December The Museum of 21 students 2014 Somerset, Taunton Combe St Nicholas CofE VA Primary 16 December The Museum of 22 students School 2014 Somerset, Taunton Combe St Nicholas CofE VA Primary 16 December The Museum of 22 students School 2014 Somerset, Taunton

Appendix 2

Support Given by South West Heritage Trust to Community Organisations

Date Name Organisation Support July 2013 Andrew Reed The Blackdown Hills Memorial Blog Post for Project. Project August 2013 Claire Selby Preston City Council: Preston Advice on volunteers. Remembers September 2013 Jackie Bevan Trio Paradiso WW1 Advice for event/ Logo Support/Advertisement on Blog. September 2013 Tim Moreman Isle of Wedmore Remembers Advertisement on Blog/Advice/Touring Exhibition. October 2013 Jon England Artist Archive/Objects for inspiration/ Research Advice. October 2013 Jenny Copping Taunton Youth Dance WW1 Advice for event/ Letter of support Company for HLF. October 2013 Nic Tall Taunton St James War Advertisement on Blog/ Research advice. Memorial Project October 2013 Students Somerset College Inspiration from collection for recreation of items. November 2013 Pauline Homeshaw Wiveliscombe Remembers WW1 Advice/Logo Support. November 2013 Mary Claridge Glastonbury WW1 Project WW1 Research Advice/ Advertisement of Research Workshop. November 2013 Various SWPP- Mutual Exchange of Research/WW1 Exeter/Plymouth/Truro Advice & Ideas. November 2013 Jim Woodcock Glastonbury Town Hall WW1 Advice/ Contacts/ Touring Exhibition. November 2013 Paul Turner In association with Cotleigh Discussion regarding new ale and project Brewery support. December 2013 Alison Farnworth-Cole Tapestry/Embroidery Seeking WW1 inspiration from objects in Designer collection. January 2014 Janet Crewkerne Museum WW1 information re: webbing industry in town. Appendix 2

March 2014 Sally Webber Individual WW1 Advice. March 2014 Nigel Wood Milverton Archive WW1 logo/Advice. March 2014 Louise Clapp Baltonsborough Village Parish Return transcription. Play/Activities April 2014 Phil Arnold Kingsmead school Information re: memorial names for France/Belgium trip. May 2014 Clarissa Cridland Rev in Coleford Information for parish publication/memorial service in conjunction with blog article. May 2014 Helen Ferdinand Preston Plucknet War PP memorial HLF advice. Memorial July 2014 Street Parish Council Street Parish Council Blog post for Project Promotion. July 2014 Dave Walker North Curry History Society Blog post for Project Promotion. August 2014 Tacchi Morris Arts Taunton Youth Dance Blog post for Project Promotion. Centre Company:War & Peace Dance Project August 2014 Walter De Swaef Belgian Historian Blog Post for Search for Belgian refugee family. August 2014 Trudi Watkins Holy Trinity Church WW1 Blog post for Project Promotion. project September 2014 Hilary Binding Carhampton, Rodhuish and Blog post for Project/Book promotion. Blue Anchor at War September 2014 Mary Claridge Glastonbury WW1 Project Blog post for Project/Book promotion. October 2014 Dan Vidler Coxley School Project Picture of the week on blog. October 2014 Mr & Mrs Lindsay Evercreech history society Promotion in blog. November 2014 Annie Gurner, Deanery Muchelney Church WW1 roll of honour information. Rural Advisor November 2014 Tim Moreman Isle of Wedmore Remembers Exhibition promotion on blog. November 2014 Zaida Haworth World War One Exhibition at Exhibition promotion on blog. Midsomer Norton South Station February 2015 Pauline Children of the Great War Project promotion on blog. Appendix 2

Homeshaw/Suzie Wiveliscombe Grogan