Jamila Gavin
The Children Of WWI
How do you survive when the world goes to war around you? Meet Lotte, a Belgian girl fleeing a destroyed farm; Ernst, a teenage German soldier trapped in the trenches; and Khudadad Khan, the legendary Indian gunner fighting a war thousands of miles from home. Trapped on a dangerous battlefield ridge, these very different young people are about to cross paths. Join Nero Book Award-winner Jamila Gavin for a gripping journey into the First World War. Inspired by the incredible true story of Khudadad Khan, the first Indian soldier to win the Victoria Cross for bravery, Jamila reveals the real-life courage, secrets, and survival tactics of the children and young soldiers caught up in the conflict. Includes a reading, Q&A, and book signing at Octavia’s Bookshop. Adults need a ticket too.
Location
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX.
Date & Time
Friday 30 October,
11 am to 12 pm
Tickets:
Age 8-teen(ish).
Standard: £12.50
Under 22s: £5
Corinium Museum
Parking Information
Nearest car parks: Old Station Car Park, Brewery Car Park, Sheep Street Car Park, Abbey Grounds Car Park. Some free weekend parking is also available at St James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Rd, GL7 2BX.
Accessibility Information
Two disabled parking spots available outside; level, accessible entry into the museum and multiple accessible toilets.
Octavia’s BOOKSHOP
Parking information
Nearest car parks: Abbey Grounds Car Park, Brewery Car Park, Station Car Park, Sheep Street Car Park. Some free weekend parking is also available at St James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Rd, GL7 1FP.
Accessibility information
Level access from Blackjack Street.