The Cost of War - The History and Role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (talk at Leeds Industrial Museum)
Armley Mills, Canal Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2QF
The history and role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) will illustrate how the CWGC ensures that the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth that died in the world wars are commemorated across 23,000 sites in over 150 countries so that the human cost of war is remembered forever.
The talk will also focus on the Yorkshire and Leeds contribution in the world wars with some poignant stories of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice and who are commemorated by the CWGC.
Timings
- Friday 18 September:
- Talk 1100-1200
Location & directions
Armley Mills, Canal Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2QF
- Directions:
- Leeds Industrial Museum is located approx. 1 mile from Leeds City Centre, close to bus routes 14, 72 and X6, and services along Kirkstall Road. The museum car park is unavailable until Spring 2027 - alternative carparking is available at Farnell UK, opposite the museum on Canal Road. It can be a 10 minute walk from this car park to the museum entrance. Limited accessible parking is available by the museum entrance. More information on the museum website.
- Contact on day:
- Chris Sharp
- Telephone number:
- +441133783173
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Leeds Industrial Museum is located inside a Georgian woollen mill. The café for this talk is wheelchair accessible, some parts of the mill grounds are not. The locomotive sheds remain closed due to developments. Railway Gallery due to open Summer 2027. Museum carpark closed for Yorkshire Water scheme - Alternative parking available (see website).
Additional information
Leeds Industrial Museum is pleased to be hosting this talk from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, organised by Leeds Civic Trust. As the venue the museum may not be aware of the exact content of the talk.
- Max number of people:
- 50
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
