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Suffolk County Council's Record Office is marking the 90th anniversary of the Armistice with a series of talks across the county.

Exploring WW1 army records.
11 November, 7pm, Bury Record Office
Join record office staff for a glass of wine and an evening exploring records in the Suffolk Regiment Archive. Look at an exhibition of WW1 sources and find out about some of the characters.

Tickets cost £7.50, which includes a glass of wine.
Contact Bury Record Office on 01284 352360

What do we want with eggs & ham when we've got plum & apple jam?
15 November, 10am, Ipswich Record Office
Talk by Rachel Duffett. While the soldiers or the First World War could sing humorously about their lack of rations, often army food was no laughing matter. The military recognised the link between food and morale but the challenging nature of conflict made the supply of provisions difficult. This talk will look at army feeding on the Western Front and use records from the archive to illustrate the special significance food had for men.

Tickets cost £5.50, which includes coffee & cake.
Contact Ipswich Record Office on 01473 584541

Ninety years on - memorials of the Great War in Suffolk.
22 November, 2pm, Ipswich Record Office
Illustrated talk by Gwyn Thomas. After the end of the Great War for Civilisation, there was a determination that the names of the dead should not be forgotten. Gwyn's talk looks at some of the hundreds of war memorials in Suffolk and considers the different ways in which that objective was achieved.

Tickets cost £5.50, which includes coffee & cake.
Contact Ipswich Record Office on 01473 584541

What did your grandfather do in the First World War?
15 November, 2pm, Lowestoft Record Office
David Empson of the Western Front Association commemorates the 90th anniversary of the ending of the First World Ward. Bring along your medals and other memorabilia to gain information on your family.

Tickets cost £5.50, which includes coffee & cake.
Contact Lowestoft Record Office on 01502 405357

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