Bristol has its second Radical History Festival at M Shed on Sunday May 6th. Thiis year’s festival marks the centenary of the end of World War 1 and the fiftieth anniversary of the momentous events in Paris in May 1968.
You can see the full programme of talks, films, performances & walks on the Bristol Radical History Group’s website here
The World War 1 strand has talks (and a film) as well as another chance to see the ‘On The Run’ puppet show about conscientious objectors.
Talks are:
Lois Bibbings on ‘Shot At Dawn’ – men shot for desertion and the campaign to pardon them. Full details here
Andy Comyn – The Art of Remembrance. Andy is the sculptor who made the Shot At Dawn memorial in the National Memorial Arboretum. Full details here
Ian Wright on conscientious objectors in the Forest of Dean. Full details here
Tony T & Julian Putkowski on the mutiny at Taranto. A showing of Tony’s film about this mutiny among the British West Indian Regiment in 1918 followed by a discussion. Full details here
Cyril Pearce on the ‘Men Who |Went Away’ – men whi went on the run to avoid conscription. Full details here
Full programme for the day here
For more information email rememberingrealww1@gmail.com