FHSC Seminars: What DIDN'T you do in the Great War, Daddy? with Sheila Jones

Sheila Jones, the Honorary Secretary of FHSC, will be talking about Conscientious Objectors in the First World War. Exploring the history of Conscientious Objectors (COs) provides a fascinating look at the struggle between individual conscience and state demands. Sheila's presentation on Conscientious Objectors during the First World War explores the experiences of men who refused conscription following the 1916 Military Service Act. Her talk covers their moral, religious, or political motives, the hostile tribunals they faced, and the harsh conditions of imprisonment they endured and draws on some individual cases, including a number from Cheshire. A fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking topic.

This event is also open to non-members, with fee of £5. Registration opens on 1st August when the red ‘Register [Individual]’ button will show on the top left of this page, just click on that button, you will also receive an email confirmation. Non-members will be required to create a free FHSC account and complete the payment details. Registration will close on 17th August.

The zoom links/meeting protocol will be forwarded to all registrants the day before the talk.

If you run into any difficulties with this, then please contact us on the dedicated seminar email address – The Seminar series is co-ordinated by Margaret Spate, Jean Laidlaw and Margaret Roberts and ALL correspondence, queries etc should be sent to the dedicated email address.

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