Revisiting the battlefields of WW1| 13th June or 27th June, €30
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War, which took place between 1914 and 1918. On Friday 13th June 2014, we invite you to join University of Kent on all-day visit to Ypres in Flanders which experienced some of the most intense fighting of the War. Alternatively we will run a second visit on Friday 27th June.
Learn about the human cost and political impact of the First World War and discover how that has helped to shape the Europe that exists today. The trip will feature a visit to the In Flanders Field Museum and several key sites that include:
– Langemark | German military cemetery
– Tyne Cot | The largest Commonwealth cemetery
– Menin Gate | The Last Post Ceremony was established in 1927 to honour fallen soldiers. It has taken place every evening at Menin Gate since then
The total cost of the trip is €30 and includes the following:
– Transport | Includes return journey from Brussels to Ypres, and all sites throughout the day. Transport is via coach.
– Guide | Specialised commentary by Dr Mike Palo and Martine Delsemme
– Lunch
– Museum entrance the In Flanders Field Museum
Spaces are limited so sign up quickly. For registration or questions, please email bsis@kent.ac.uk