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Commemorating the First World War Centenary in East Sussex

The East Sussex County Council commemorates the centenary of the First World War with community involvement, educational initiatives, and events. The project highlights the significant loss of 17 officers and 349 soldiers during the attack at the Boar's Head, with profound impacts on local communities, as 70% of the fallen were from Sussex. This initiative aims to preserve the legacy and stories of those who served, offer meaningful interaction, and promote remembrance through partnerships with local councils and community projects. Join us in honoring the sacrifices made.

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Commemorating the First World War Centenary in East Sussex

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  1. First World War Centenary Commemoration Project East Sussex County Council

  2. First World War Project Officer Dr. Chris Kempshall Chief Executive's Office East Sussex County Council (01273) 481177 chris.kempshall@eastsussex.gov.uk

  3. First World War Project Officer • East Sussex and the First World War • East Sussex County Council • Sussex War Memorial Project • Getting involved

  4. East Sussex and the First World War

  5. East Sussex and the First World War • Lowther’s Lambs • The Sussex Pledge • The Boar’s Head

  6. Lowther’s Lambs

  7. The Sussex Pledge

  8. The Boar’s Head

  9. The Boar’s Head The Day that Sussex Died • 17 Officers and 349 ‘Other Ranks’ were killed in the attack at the Boar’s Head • 21 Officers and 728 other ranks were wounded and an unknown number taken prisoner • The dead included numerous sets of brothers • Of those that died 70% were from Sussex

  10. The Boar’s Head

  11. East Sussex County Council Why a First World War Centenary Project? • A National Commemorative Event; • Meaningful Interaction with the Community; • East Sussex has stories to tell.

  12. East Sussex WW1 Project

  13. War Memorials

  14. Paving Stones

  15. Project Legacy • Archives • Education • Partnerships • Communities • Links with Town Councils & Parishes

  16. How you can get involved • Your projects, events, and stories • Spread the word • Ask friends or family • Look around you

  17. The Cost of the War In total the war cost Britain: £3.251bn In Sept 1918 1 day’s bullets: £3.871m 1 year’s supply of biscuits/rations: £3m

  18. The Cost in Today’s Money In total the war cost Britain: £161,128,662,800 In Sept 1918 1 day’s bullets: £191,857,598.80 1 year’s supply of biscuits/rations: £148,688,400

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