The road to Pozieres and Allied troops are making their way through the mud to the village
A PROJECT to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War is to be launched in North Yorkshire later this month.
The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be hosting a drop-in launch event in Masham town hall on November 16 from 10am to noon.
The three-year Heritage Lottery-funded project. will focus on the impact of the war on the landscape and communities of Nidderdale AONB. It will also tell the story of the Leeds Pals, who were trained in the Masham area.
The launch event aims to attract people from the local community with family stories, memories or physical objects relating to the First World War.
It will also be an opportunity for people to consider volunteering for the project, such as by undertaking historical and archaeological research. Volunteers will be able to access training opportunities, learn new skills and support the development of the project.
The event will be supported by the “Making of Mashamshire” – a community heritage project based in Masham.
Project officer Amanda Peacock said: “I hope the event will attract anyone interested in finding out more about the project, particularly those interested in volunteering.
“We are also particularly keen to meet people from the community with family stories about the First World War, as our links with people who knew the First World War generation first hand will soon be lost forever.”
For more information call 01423-551664 or email amanda.peacock@harrogate.gov.uk
