Memories of World War One August 2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War Memories of World War One is a teaching resource that provides links to local and national archives and cultural programmes, offering curriculum ideas and web platforms that enable schools to share research and activity throughout the four year commemoration. For an electronic version of this resource go to http://www.giantspectacular.com/get-involved Image from History Learning Site – Sergeant Stubby Introduction The outbreak of the First World War was a turning point in world history, and Liverpool played a vital role in the run up to, and during the conflict. Our aim is to create an exciting and inspiring participation programme which reflects the city’s important role and shines a spotlight on the many sacrifices made during the war. Over the next four years, a series of events will take place reflecting the different phases of the conflict. The City Council, through Culture Liverpool, will work in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, creating a special website which catalogues the stories and memories of those in Liverpool and Lancashire who were affected in some way by the Great War. www.merseyside-at-war.org will be a fascinating, community project which anyone can use to upload stories, memorabilia and bios of people who lived during that time. This year also sees the return of the hugely popular giants in the street theatre spectacular Memories of August 1914. It will be the UK’s flagship commemoration event taking place in 2014, marking the outbreak of World War One and will see three giants exploring the city in an emotional and magical tribute. For more information, visit www.giantspectacular.com The opportunity for children to learn more about their city is invaluable. There will be a huge number of projects taking place during the next four years which complement the curriculum and will bring history to life for future generations. Liverpool is blessed with a rich wartime heritage, from Lord Derby rousing the first of the Pals Battalions right through to the home front social advances of Eleanor Rathbone. As a result the city and its surrounding area contains a massive amount of memorials, museums and activities dedicated to the era. For further information on the events happening over the next four years, and to upload your own events visit www.giantspectacular.com/content/planning Joe Anderson Mayor of Liverpool Resources & Research There are lots of resources online and in print about all aspects of World War One (WW1). We have attempted to highlight some key resources and also to signpost resources specific to Liverpool. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) IWM has many resources online exploring WW1. There are resources on its website regarding recruitment and conscription, and also dealing with the different nationalities and their contributions to the First World War. Other resources in the archive include a short thought-provoking film titled People of the Great War, and Shaping the Modern World. This explores the ways in which the war helped shape the world we live in today. Suitable for secondary schools, it contains original source material, historical notes and a selection of teaching activities and ideas. All resources can be downloaded and saved for future use. The Imperial War Museum North also has an interactive new exhibition called ‘From Street to Trench – a World War That Shaped a Region’ which highlights the impact of WW1 on the North-west including Liverpool and is well worth a visit with your school. http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north http://www.iwm.org.uk/learning/groups-and-schools http://www.iwm.org.uk/exhibitions/iwm-north/from-street-to-trench-a-world-war-that- shaped-a-region http://www.iwm.org.uk/learning/resources/learning-resources IWM also has ‘Their Past Your Future’ Learning Resources charting the history of world conflicts, from the World Wars to the Cold War - Their Past Your Future gives history teachers and students in UK schools everything they need to explore the course, causes and consequences of conflict from the First World War to today. Site includes fantastic free learning resources ‘People of the Great War, and Shaping the Modern World.’ http://www.tpyf.com/ Merseyside at War 1914-1918 This site has been commissioned and is maintained by Liverpool John Moores University. They are looking to collate memories and memorabilia of people from Merseyside who lived, worked or fought during the WW1 period. They are looking for anything from letters sent home from the front; photographs of soldiers and officers, their spouses, friends and families; birth certificates and records to posters that were displayed around Merseyside at the time. If your school or pupils have a story or memorabilia from the period… whatever you have, they’d like to hear about it. The site is fully interactive and there are stories of the people from Merseyside involved in WW1. The resources will increase over the four year period as the public add their own information to it. There will also be an Education Resource accompanying the site. http://www.merseyside-at-war.org/ Go online, register for an account and upload your school’s WW1 information – a great classroom activity. Museum of Liverpool The Museum of Liverpool tells the story of the city in a landmark building on the waterfront. In addition to the new exhibition ‘First World War: reflecting on Liverpool’s Home Front’ there are a number of other displays in the museum about WW1 and the part that Liverpool people played in it. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/homefront http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/visit/galleries/peoples/western-front.aspx http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/visit/galleries/soldiers/ http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/visit/galleries/soldiers/bootle-roll-honour.aspx Liverpool Biennial Liverpool Biennial, the leading UK Biennial of contemporary art, and Tate Liverpool will jointly commission Carlos Cruz-Diez to work with the idea of ‘dazzle’ camouflage in partnership with National Museums Liverpool using an historic pilot ship conserved by Merseyside Maritime Museum. The “Edmund Gardner” is situated in a dry dock adjacent to Liverpool’s Albert Dock and will be a new public monument for the city. Why don’t you dazzle your school, the playground, the hall, your uniform? http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/dazzleship -link to Biennial programme and 1418now Schools History Project Schools History Project has many online and downloadable resources for teachers of primary and secondary with a new Primary Hub and whole school and cross-curricular approach to teaching about WW1. The resources, guidance and lesson plans with power- point presentations and related background research have been written by Ann Moore. The lesson plans cover Poppy Day, Noel Chavasse, Women in WW1, and How the War Began with more planned to be added. http://www.schoolshistoryproject.org.uk/Teaching/Primary/ww1wholeschool.html BBC Resources As part of the WW1 Centenary Commemorations the BBC has dedicated a huge amount of programming and resources to the history of WW1. Website includes the ‘Lives of the First World War Digital Archive’ in association with IWM which members of the public are being asked to add to, Primary and secondary teaching resources, Assembly packs and Performance ideas plus links to other useful websites and resources. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/0/ww1/ Liverpool Libraries, Information and Archive Services Liverpool has a dedicated 24 hour library service consisting of Central Library in the city centre and a community library network located in local neighbourhoods. Visiting Your Library At every site you can find a range of printed reading and study materials. All sites have access to a photocopier, printing and e-mail facilities and some have a fax in addition to this. There is access to free computing including Microsoft Office and the internet which you need to be a library member but is free to use. There is local history section of books at every site and books can also be requested at the library counter- just ask the library staff. Every computer at every library site had access to the Digital Library information suite which includes the family history websites ‘Find my Past and Ancestry’. These are free to use when you access them from a library site. In addition there are other online research tools such as newspaper articles. Library staff will show you how to find the Digital Library on the computers on request. Local history sessions and schools Look out for tutored family history sessions at your library. Schools are welcome to book in for a visit at any of our sites and we will show you the range of information available printed and online. Please contact your local library for details on 0151 233 3069 Available from home 24/7 services Library services are available 24 hours a day and the library online service has a range of study, reading and research materials you can access from the comfort of your own home. Liverpool Library catalogue You can search all of the printed holdings of the library, order books and renew loans at the library website www.liverpool.gov.uk/libraries Read Liverpool This is where to download free e-books, free audio books, magazines and a host of free reference materials including “Your Family History “magazine. You just need to register online or use your library ticket to be able to download titles to your device. Devices including smart phones, android tablets, iPads, laptops, and kindle fire can all be used as e-readers for this site.