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New exhibition explores British troops' deployment experience
‘Behind the Bastion’, an art exhibition exploring the personal stories of British troops deployed to Afghanistan, will open to the public on Friday 9th June. The exhibition features new artwork by Ed Kluz and pieces created by veterans. Led by Bishop Grosseteste University's Archaeology and History Programme Leader, Dr Derwin Gregory ‘Behind the Bastion’ is part of a wider project on vernacular ‘placemaking’ within the British military, exploring how British troops make operational bases feel like home while deployed overseas. Dr Derwin Gregory said: “This project aims to bring together art, history, and military experience to uncover the often-overlooked stories of British troops deployed overseas. “I hope 'Behind the Bastion' will generate new conversations about the personal experiences of troops and the impact of their built environment on mental health, and I look forward to sharing our findings with the public." The project has been made possible by the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, a national partnership programme of over 20 artist commissions inspired by the heritage of conflict. Led by Imperial War Museums, the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund was created following the success of 14-18 NOW, the official UK arts programme for the First World War centenary. Rebecca Newell, Head of Art at Imperial War Museums said: “Working with artists has been a core part of IWM’s practice since the First World War. Part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, Behind the Bastion continues this important tradition, telling stories of conflict through new and thought-provoking ways.” Artist Ed Kluz, who has been commissioned by the project for the temporary exhibition, said: “It has been such an honour to work with the veterans in carefully exploring the profoundly complex experiences of serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. I knew from the start of the process that the pace and lines of enquiry had to be led by them - by the exploration and respectful acknowledgement of their trauma and testimonies in collaboration with our art therapist. “The form of this piece references the watchtowers which are often found in war zones surrounding military bases. Here, though, rather than it being a structure from which a view is achieved by looking out, here perspectives and insights are gained by peering in.” The exhibition is free to visit and will run from Friday 9th June to Sunday 20th August 2023 at The Stable Yard Gallery at Doddington Hall. For more information, click here or contact derwin.gregory@lincolnbishop.ac.uk. -
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New research exploring Lincoln’s burial grounds set to launch
The Survey of Lincoln is set to unveil its latest literary endeavour on Saturday 2nd December, with the launch of new book: ‘Lincoln's Burial Grounds: Commemorating the City's Dead.’ The book is edited by local historian Dr Andrew Walker and features contributions from various members of the Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) academic community. Andrew Priestley, a current third-year student pursuing a BA (Hons) in Military History at BGU, contributed a chapter named ‘Memorials to the fallen in Eastgate Cemetery: a survey of the different ways soldiers, sailors, and airmen are commemorated in a small urban cemetery’. Andrew’s research efforts focus on finding military graves in civilian graveyards and identifying the reasons behind their placement. Andrew said: “The research process for my chapter in ‘Lincoln’s Burial Grounds’ was an exciting opportunity to discover some real insights into the memorialisation of war dead within smaller, civilian sites in Lincoln. “I hope my contribution highlights the diverse stories of local soldiers.” Programme Leader for Archaeology and Heritage, Dr. Derwin Gregory’s research ‘Lincoln's Emergency Mortuary During the Second World War’ uses conflict archaeology to examine a crucial aspect of the city's wartime history. The opening chapter ‘Archaeology and Lincoln's Early Cemeteries’ is authored by Dr. Mick Jones, Visiting Reader in Archaeology. Dr. Hazel Kent’s chapter ‘Remembering Lincoln's Civilian War Dead (1939-1945): Memorials and Graves’ focuses on those who lost their lives in Lincoln during World War II, whether as a result of enemy action, military accidents, or civil defense duties. Dr. Kent said: "Participating in this research has been enlightening. It underscores the value of diverse academic perspectives from various backgrounds in bringing our local history to life. “It's great to have so many members of BGU involved in the new research and we’re excited to share our findings with the community.” The official book launch is scheduled for Saturday 2nd December at St Hugh's Church Hall, Monks Road and is open to the public. Doors will open at 9.30 am, with short talks about selected chapters beginning at 10 am. Attendees can enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits, and copies of the book, as well as previous volumes, will be available for purchase. -
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New exhibition sheds light on Lincoln life
A new exhibition will see downhill Lincoln's history brought to life at the city’s historical Guildhall building. The project was created by second-year Archaeology and History students from local Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU). The temporary exhibition offers free admission and will be hosted at the Guildhall and Stonebow from Wednesday 29th March to Monday 17th April 2023. Visitors will be taken on a journey through the history of Downhill Lincoln from Prehistory to Present Day. According to one BGU student, it was refreshing to research an aspect of Lincoln’s history that is often overlooked. Milly Jennett said: "A lot of conversations about the history of Lincoln revolve around the cathedral quarter, so it's been fun getting to explore downhill and shedding some light on an area that isn't always talked about." A variety of archival documentary sources, archaeological sites, and artifacts form the basis of the exhibition’s research. The installation showcases the students’ findings, allowing visitors to learn more about Lincoln's fascinating past while visiting one of the city's most interesting historical buildings. Dr Derwin Gregory, Programme Leader for Archaeology and Heritage at BGU said: "The creation of the exhibition has been an exciting opportunity for our students to not only undertake research into downhill Lincoln, but to design and create their own exhibition." Student Shannon O'Neill also found the experience enlightening. She said: “Each student has covered a different period in Lincoln’s history, and it's been interesting coming together and seeing how all the different time periods slot together to form this bigger timeline of events that we're showcasing in the exhibition.” Visitors can find opening times and more information at VisitLincoln. -
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BGU Students visit the National Civil War Centre
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) Archaeology, History, and Military History students recently embarked on a trip to the National Civil War Centre. Located in the heart of Newark, the centre features interactive exhibits, immersive displays, and a vast collection of historical artefacts. Visitors can learn about the causes of the conflict, the key events and battles, and the impact the war had on society and culture. During the trip, the ten students had the opportunity to handle various artefacts and objects from the British Civil War, which provided them with a hands-on learning experience outside of the classroom. The fully-funded trip is part of the subject provision that Foundation Year students receive, and it serves as a highlight for them to celebrate completing Semester one. Dr Erik Grigg led the excursion and - having spent a decade working in heritage - recognises the value of the hands-on learning that museums can provide. He said: "Trips like these are incredibly valuable for students as they provide an opportunity to get out of the classroom and engage with history in a more immersive and tangible way. "The National Civil War Centre is a fantastic resource, and being able to handle artefacts and learn from knowledgeable guides brings the subject to life in a way that traditional study might not." -
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Remembering 2020 at BGU - November: Pausing to Reflect
While 2020 has been a far from normal year at BGU, we’ve still been able to celebrate a wide range of successes and achievements from across our learning community. To mark the end of the year we’re picking out our favourite stories from each month to share with you. -
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Armistice Day in Lincolnshire
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. -
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BGU Lecturer to appear in Channel 4 documentary
Dr Michael Reeve, Lecturer in History at Bishop Grosseteste University, features in an upcoming episode of the brand-new four-part Channel 4 documentary series, Britain by Beach, presented by Anita Rani. -
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New book by BGU academic explores ‘backroom sections’ of the WW2 Special Operations Executive
Dr Derwin Gregory, Programme Leader for Archaeology and Heritage, has released his latest publication ‘The Global Infrastructure of the Special Operations Executive’. -
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On this week in 1873, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte died
On this week (9th January) 1873, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, former French Emperor Napoleon III, nephew of Emperor Napoleon I, died at Camden Place in Kent, now the site of Chislehurst Golf Club. It was a rather ignominious end to a very eventful and impactful life. -
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Bombardment experience of north-east towns explored in new book by BGU academic
Dr Michael Reeve, Lecturer in History at Bishop Grosseteste University, has released his latest book analysing the wartime experience of coastal communities during WWI.
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