Join us at The Atkinson for free lunchtime talks on the second Wednesday of every month, where we delve into highlights from our Museum and Art Gallery collections.
EVENT INFORMATION
Wednesday 14 October 2026
13:00 - 14:00
Studio
Free, drop in event.
Donations welcome.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission, a talk by Martin Ford
In this talk, Martin Ford will explore the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its work today. Beginning with how the Commission began, its work during the First and Second World Wars and concluding with its work today in maintaining and preserving our historic estate around the world. There will also focus on the war graves in the local area and tell the stories of some of those we commemorate.
About CWGC
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s mission is to ensure those who died in service, or as a result of conflict, are commemorated so that they, and the human cost of war, are remembered for ever.
Their Non-Commemoration project works to identify any cases where names have been missed from records, with extensive research already yielding important information helping ensure all Commonwealth war dead are commemorated as originally promised.
You can find out more information here.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Caring for the fallen
Caring for the fallen