Carmarthenshire memories needed for project
People in Carmarthenshire are being asked to share their stories or memorabilia from World War 1 for a national project. Welsh Voices of the Great War Online is a digital community heritage project established and co-ordinated by the School of History, Archaeology & Religion at Cardiff University. The aim is to gather, catalogue and make public an undiscovered treasure trove of World War 1 artefacts and memorabilia which remain in private hands. Any and all items related to the experiences of the Welsh in World War 1 are needed. This might include photographs of men in uniform; letters or postcards from the front; diaries, either from servicemen or from those who remained at home; scrapbooks or newspaper clippings kept by families; and any artefacts or memorabilia. The project team is also keen to gather memories and stories that have been passed down the generations. Once gathered, the material will be catalogued and then made available to the public via The People’s Collection we...