Exhibition "Songs of the Somme" at The Wilfred Owen Story, Birkenhead, Wirral, 1st July 2016

To mark the centenary of the Somme Offensive, from 1^st July 2016 The Wilfred Owen Story in Argyle Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, UK is mounting an exhibition of some of the poets and writers who were in The Somme area during the First World War, many of whom were killed or wounded.

The Wilfred Owen Story is a small museum dedicated to the memory of Wilfred Owen, arguably the world’s most famous First World War Soldier Poet.  Run entirely by volunteers, the WOS receives no funding, so it is always best to check before going along. For further information or to book a group visit, please see their website: http://www.wilfredowenstory.com/

The Wilfred Owen Story,

34 Argyle Street,

Birkenhead,

Wirral, UK, CH41 6AE 

Poster image "The Sentry" by artist Rebecca Grindley who is a volunteer at the WOS.

 

WOS Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday – 11am to 2pm