The First World War in photographs and film

The exhibition includes an image of the Chums battalion marching down Isaacs Hill, Cleethorpes and another of the volunteer training corps as they march in Hainton Avenue.

All the images have been reproduced from the library collection of nearly 100,000 local photographs providing an insight into the social history and every day life of times gone by in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and surrounding areas. There will also be the opportunity to view images taken at the Front in France.

Councillor Steve Hocknell, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and healthier communities, said: “This exhibition presents a striking visual account of life during this difficult time of our heritage. “We are proud to hold such an important historical record at the library and we hope that many people will visit this free exhibition.” The First World War exhibition will run until Friday, December 5 in the exhibition room on the second floor of Grimsby Central Library and can be viewed during Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

Also showing during November is The Grimsby Chums, a film presentation containing unique footage of the “Chums” - the 10th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment. It provides a moving and enduring tribute to the local men who gave their lives in the First World War.

The film will be shown on:

Tuesday, November 11 at 7pm Wednesday, November 19 at 2.30pm Wednesday, November 26 at 7pm.

All the viewings are free but admission is by ticket only. It is advisable to book a ticket in advance as places could be limited. Visit the Grimsby Reference Library to reserve a place or telephone (01472) 323603.

The library also provides a photographic reproduction service subject to copyright restrictions for many of the 100,000 images held in the collection. Further details about this service can be obtained from the reference library (01472) 323603.

29-Oct-2008

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