The First Day of the Somme
In this special lecture Dr Steve Hollowell, a military historian who has led several expeditions to the Western Front, analyses what went wrong.
Event: The First Day of the Somme Lecture
Date: Friday 1 July
Time: 10.30am - 13:00pm
Price: £10 per person
The Battle of the Somme has become a byword for the horror and futility of war. On the hundreth anniversary of the day Britist troops went 'over the top' to face the German guns, this special lecture commenorates the event.
Event Schedule:
10.30am: Arrival at The Collection for coffee and biscuits.
11.15am - 12.30pm: Dr Steve Hollowell: The First Day of the Somme Lecture
13:00pm: Dispersal
Lunch is available at Stokes Collection Cafe (on the premises), or at many of the cafes, tea rooms, pub and restaurants around Lincoln.
To reserve your place at the talk, drop by The Collection and collect a form from reception. Please not that there is no online booking system.