Heritage
Heritage talk - Worksop's WW1 VC: William Henry Johnson - Worksop Library
Learn more about the life of Sergeant William Henry Johnson and his remarkable act of bravery in th…
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Time | |
| Venue | Mansfield Central Library |
Accompanying the forthcoming release of Sherwood Boys: Biography of a Battalion, Michael Somerville’s talk provides a unique view on the British army through the lens of a single battalion.
Hear the story of how the 2/5th Sherwood Foresters, a Territorial battalion, developed during the Second World War from a group of untrained young men from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire into a hardened unit of veterans from every corner of Britain, capable of facing, and beating, he might of the Wehrmacht.
Book now for £3
Places are limited, so booking is highly advised.
For any enquiries
- By phone
- 01623 677 200
- By email
- ask@inspireculture.org.uk
