A Welsh writer and broadcaster will deliver a free talk on World War 1 at a museum in Barry.
Phil Carradice will speak at the Barry War Museum & Heritage Centre on April 25 at 7pm.
Mr Carradice, the author of more than 25 books, will present Keep the Home Fires Burning on how, despite the carnage and horrors of war, morale was kept up on the Home and Western Front during the war.
His free admission talk covers how film, poetry, the media, music hall, and songs like ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’ were used to sustain the war effort.
Mr Carradice, who was born in Pembroke Dock, and educated at Cardiff University, boasts a careers as a teacher and social worker, including several years as head of Headlands Special School in Penarth.
He retired from teaching to become a full-time writer.
He now hosts ‘The Past Master’ history series on BBC Radio Wales.
Glenn Booker, chair of the Barry at War Group, said: "I am really looking forward to hearing Phil share his extensive and fascinating research, especially as to how songs like 'It’s a long way to Tipperary' helped to keep up morale on the road to victory."
John Buxton, patron of the museum, said: "Everyone is welcome - there is no charge to hear this fascinating talk."
More details about Barry War Museum and Heritage Centre can be found by sending an email to bawmsocialmedia@gmail.com or visiting www.barrywarmuseum.co.uk.
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