How we remember the war dead - an online talk by Alan Gartrell
Date: Thursday 12 Nov 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
Location: Online
In this talk Alan will be looking into the immaculate aesthetic of cemeteries of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. In doing this, the talk will unpack the history of war grave arrangement, discussing how it has changed over time and the cause of these changes. As part of this talk we will honour the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and those buried in Abney.
Abney Park Trust hosts this event to commemorate those lost during war. We are very grateful for any size donation you could contribute to allow the Trust to continue hosting events like these.
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Biography: Alan Gartrell
Alan Gartrell has given many talks on behalf of Abney Park Trust in the past, covering topics such as Abney's formation, the work of George Collinson, Stoke Newington during the war, and the history of Abney's Civilian War Memorial. Alan has been a Chartered Surveyor, Charity Fund Manager and Senior Trustee of the Abney Park Trust. He is not an historian and insists he is just two clicks ahead on Wikipedia.
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