A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures

Join Dr Martin Purdy for a fascinating photographic tour of the Western Front, exploring the legacy of the First World War. Join us at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum for a fascinating afternoon with Dr Martin Purdy, historian and First World War specialist, as he takes us on a photographic tour of the Western Front. Dr Purdy, who lives in Ramsbottom, has spent many years researching the legacies of the First World War. He has worked as an advisor to the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, worked as a battlefield tour guide, co-authored books on the Great War and contributed articles to newspapers, magazines and museums. Through a collection of photographs, Dr Purdy will share his knowledge and insight into the battlefields and the stories behind them, offering a fascinating look at the Western Front and its lasting legacy.