World War I in East Renfrewshire

World War I in East Renfrewshire

This exhibition explores the impact of World War I on the local area of East Renfrewshire.  Using photographs, newspaper reports and letters from our collection, it highlights the men who fought in the war as well as the war’s effect on the daily lives of people throughout East Renfrewshire.

The exhibition covers the following topics:

War is declared
Impact on Local Communities
War Poetry & Letters
War Casualties & Medallists
Conscription & Conscientious Objectors
Armistice

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