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# Talk in Lichfield to explore reaction to mobilisation and recruitment during the First World War
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/talk-in-lichfield-to-explore-reaction-to-mobilisation-and-recruitment-during-the-first-world-war/
- Published: 2024-06-15T06:03:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-06-14T14:13:55.000Z
- Description: An illustrated presentation in Lichfield will explore the Black Country’s reaction to the First World War.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

An illustrated presentation in Lichfield will explore the Black Country’s reaction to the First World War.

Quintin Watt’s Lecture, Oh What A Bostin’ War – Mobilisation and Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914, will be at Erasmus Darwin House from 7pm on 11th July.

A spokesperson said:

> “Were people really excited to have a pop at the Kaiser? Did thousands of eager young men immediately rush to the colours, afraid they might miss all the fun?  
>  
> “What really motivated them to join up and what was the genuine local response to the war in 1914?”

Tickets are £10 and can be booked at [erasmusdarwin.org](http://erasmusdarwin.org/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).