The First World War Centenary Partnership brought together thousands of organizations from 62 countries to commemorate the centenary of World War 1 from 2014 to 2018 through over 6,000 events. Highlights included 360 venues screening the 1916 film Battle of the Somme in 2016 and the 2018 project Women's Work 100 sharing stories of women's work in World War 1. The partnership reached over 4.5 million people globally and evaluated positively with 86% of members interested in future partnerships with Imperial War Museums.

1. Legacy of the First World War
Centenary Commemorations
Charlotte Pearce
Imperial War Museums

2. From 2014 to 2018 the First World War
Centenary Partnership, with the kind
support of Arts Council England and
Culture 24, brought together thousands of
organisations and millions of people
across the world to commemorate the
centenary of the First World War.

3. Highlights
• In 2016, we
screenings of the
1916 film The Battle of
the Somme took place
at over 360 venues
world-wide
• In 2018, Women’s
Work 100 brought
stories of the working
lives of women in the
First World War to
new, global
audiences.

4. Achievements
• 4,159 organisations, from 62 countries took part in the
First World War Centenary Partnership
• Over 6,000 commemorative events held by members
across the world
• Almost 2.5 million visits to the First World War
Centenary Partnership website, 1914.org
• At least 4.5 million people reached globally in 2018
• 86% of members would join an IWM partnership
programme in the future

5. To join, or for more information:
ssn.iwm.org.uk

6. Supporting our Network
Free guidelines on
Digital
Preservation, in
partnership with
the University of
Glasgow and the
Digital Preservation
Coalition

7. Mapping the Centenary
digital portal
https://www.iwm.org.uk/partnerships/mapping-the-centenary/
Not a repository, but a database to help us to
understand how the centenary was marked.
We invite organisations and individuals to tell
us about their activity - from websites to
events, to learning resources and historical
research.

8. What information do we need
from you?
• An emphasis on the experience and value of your
projects and activities
• Key information includes
- Who was behind the project?
- What was achieved?
- Where and when did the project take place?
- How was it carried out?
- Link to further information and web addresses

9. Browse the map

13. Upcoming features
• Searchable database: by place, name or
keyword
• Blog posts
• Suggested activities for schools

14. Thank you.
http://ssn.iwm.org.uk/
https://www.iwm.org.uk/partnerships/mapping-the-centenary
Contact us
at partnerships@iwm.org.uk