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The Silhouettes of War – Mon 4 Aug 2014

To mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, York Castle Museum will remain open after hours for the public to explore the major new exhibition, 1914: When the World Changed Forever.

Special Price for entry between 5pm and 8pm – £5 (new exhibition only)

This Afternoon talk with the great nephew of Captain Lawrence Oakley, the York man who designed some of the most iconic posters of the First World War. Jerry Rendell will be talking about the man and the creation of his famous silhouettes, as well as signing copies of his book Profiles of the First World War: The Silhouettes of Captain H.L Oakley.

Tickets for the talk are free but limited*.

Please click here to book your place.

*Tickets for the talk are free but admission to the museum will still be required.

Event details

Date

Monday 4 August 2014, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue

York Castle Museum,
Eye of York
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9RY

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