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Peterborough Museum to honour World War One soldiers

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An exhibition honouring World War One soldiers is opening in Peterborough.

The exhibition titled 'Peterborough Remembers' will be at the Community Gallery, Peterborough Museum, from October 25 to November 27.

It focuses on The Old Contemptibles, men who fought bravely during the Great War from 1914 to 1918.

The Old Contemptibles' Association will also be highlighted.

Visitors can explore the life stories of nine men from the Peterborough Branch and see a list of almost 250 known members.

The museum will also host two talks by experts on October 25 and November 1 at 11am in the Howe Room.

Andrew Thornton will speak on the history of The Old Contemptibles’ Association, while Taff Gillingham will discuss British Expeditionary Force battles in 1914.

The exhibition is free, but tickets for the talks are £5 each.

They can be booked on the Peterborough Museum website.

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