Tourism and practice trenches in the First World War
Catherine Rousseau
- Regions:
- Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th October 2024
- Tagged:
- First World War | Archaeology | Social History | Dark Tourism
Considering 'dark tourism', the talk looks at tourism following the First World War at home and abroad. Moving into the present day, the talk looks at how modern archaeological techniques are finding unknown sites which can be visited today.
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I've a life long interest in archaeology and history and I am a graduate of the University of York. I have experience in excavation, guiding walks and speaking to groups. A former teacher with 25 years experience, I was the chair of local community archaeology groups. I have given talks at the East Lancashire Western Front Association. I am particularly interested in the industrial archaeology and social history of the area around Burnley, Lancashire, and the First World War.
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