Archive week to begin with war workshop

At 11am James Daly, co-author of Portsmouth paper The Fight for Britain to the Fight for Bread: Portsmouth and the Impact of the First World War 1914-1925, will show how sources from the city’s archive collections were used to tell the story of Portsmouth people during the First World War.

The workshop, at Portsmouth Central Library, will include tips and advice for those who want to carry out some of their own research.

Places are limited and need to be booked in advance.

Call (023) 9268 8046 or e-mail [email protected].

On Monday, November 21, a talk entitled Fighting ships and incubated girls: commemorating the centenary of the death of Fred T Jane, will take place at the library.