Exhibitions at Bruce Castle Museum

Hidden Heroes - Soldiers from the Empire

8 October 2015 – 27 March 2016

Eastside Community Heritage and Middlesex University present a previously unexplored history of the Middlesex Regiment’s illustrious contribution to the First World War. Through the tracing of their descendants, the stories of the Middlesex Regiment’s brave Black and Asian soldiers reveal an alternative narrative of the First World War.

One example of these brave soldiers is Sam Manning from Trinidad. He travelled to London to fight for Britain during WW1; later finding success as an entertainer in New York.  See Sam Manning in action in this clip of Quarry Road on You Tube.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Location:  East Wing Gallery

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No More War

Haringey's WW1 Conscientious Objectors:  an exhibition by the Peace Pledge Union with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund

From 29 April - December 2015

Looking at Religion, Politics, Work Camps and Prison, the Peace Pledge Union considers the hundreds of Haringey men who made the difficult and unpopular decision to refuse to fight in the Great War. An alternative tale of bravery and courage.

Location: Coleraine Gallery

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Magical Shadow Theatre at the Castle

From the Family Activities programme, with artist Jennie Pedley
Extended until December 2015

A series of magical silhouette photographs by local children and families, created with Tottenham artist Jennie Pedley and performance artist Angela Baker.

Location: Old Kitchen

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