The First World War

World War I (WWI), also known as the First World War, was a global war centred in Europe. It began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918.  From the time of its occurrence until the approach of World War II, it was called simply the World War or the Great War, and thereafter the First World War or World War I.      In America, it was initially called the European War.  More than 9 million combatants were killed; a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents' technological and industrial sophistication, and tactical stalemate.  It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. .    
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Official documentation conveying the title of Lord Stevenson, Baron of Holmbury
Document with attached seal conveying the title of Baron of Holbury to James Stevenson. Stevenson w
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Autograph Album
Autograph album kept by Bessie Allan during her time as a VAD nurse at Keir House near Dunblane.  
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Card (1)
Memorial card for Sergeant Robert Robertson, 1918.   When a loved one was killed, families often p
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Folding Camp Bed
Fold up bed used in the First World War.
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Cufflink
One of a pair of cufflinks that belonged to Private George McCall, who was born in Dumfries. He enli
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Boots
Army riding boots.   These leather riding boots belonged to Major P H B Buckland.
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Compass
World War One British Army officer's dry compass. Housed in a case similar to that of a pocket watc
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Cap Badge
Army uniform cap badge.   Sergeant Robert Bell joined up aged 18 in 1914 and was stationed in Irel
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Victory Medal 1914 -1919 (5)
First World War Victory Medal and ribbon.   The recipient's number, rank and name was inscribed on
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First World War 1914 Star
First World War 1914 Star and ribbon, with rose.   The recipient's number, rank and name was inscr
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Prayer card
Prayer card. A small card kept by Private John Farries, with a Soldier's Prayer on one side and the
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Crucifix
Cross made from bullet casings. In the centre is a circular embossed plaque recycled from a First Wo
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