An opportunity for local people to tell local historians about their experiences of World War 1.
Local History Groups in the Crediton area and the British Legion have been discussing how they can contribute to national commemorations next year of the annversary of the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. Regular meetings are taking place at Crediton Museum where an exhibition on the subject will open from Easter.
We are particularly concerned to record the lives of local people remembered on war memorials in the area, some of which can be found in churches, schools, hospitals etc., as well as on cenotaphs in our communities. They are also aware that the names of some victims have not been recorded in that way and would like to gather information about that.
The secretary of Crediton Area History & Museum Society who will mount this year's exhibition, David Nation, said "Memories of this catastrophic war are fading fast and it is so important that we never forget the huge sacrifice made by so many. A great deal has been written about the 1st World War but the stories of local families are not easy to find. It is this we want to remedy and I hope that local people will contact us."