World War I

100 years ago, in August 1914, the conflict that became known as the Great War began. It drew in nation after nation until it became truly a World War, affecting the lives of millions. This important anniversary will be marked nationwide.

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Soldiers in Gaza WWI

These were Ayrshire soldiers. Many soldiers who served in the middle-east were from Ayrshire villag

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Troops at the Front Line, Gaza, WWI.

Most people think of the trenches in France when remembering the First World War, but many troops we

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Captured Balloon on the Jerusalem-Nablous Road.

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Lord Stevenson (James) (1873-1926)

This painting was commissioned to celebrate Lord Stevenson's knighthood awarded in the New Years Hou

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Wooden chest presented to Provost Dyer & the Inhabitants of Stranraer

Scotland welcomed refugees from Belgium at the beginning of the First World War in 1914 when Germany

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Handmade button hook

Button hook made from a bullet casing with Royal Coat of Arms soldered on.

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German Signal Pistol

Hebel Model 1894. Signal pistols like this were used by both sides in the war. In a time when comm

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Brass Flare Gun

COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd 1918 No1 Mk III. During trench warfare coloured flares were an essentia

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First World War Nurses

These nurses were photographed outside Lainshaw House, Stewarton.

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Embroidered Postcards

Hand embroidered postcards like these were commonly sent home by soldiers serving in France and Belg

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Friendship Card

Friendship cards such as this were produced for soldiers serving in France during the Great War, so

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Hospital Ward in Dick Institute

This postcard was one of many created for wounded soldiers so that they could write messages home fr

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