La Vie Parisienne (the Parisian life) was a French weekly magazine that ran from 1863-1970. By 1900 it had evolved into a mildly risqué publication. During WWI, General Pershing personally warned American servicemen against purchasing the magazine while stationed in France.

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FREE EXHIBITION
Art and Conflict: Works from the Swindon Collection
On now!
For more info: https://t.co/IyB3qPpS1i

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FREE EXHIBITION
Art and Conflict: Works from the Swindon Collection
On now!
For more info: https://t.co/IyB3qPpS1i

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i joined a tabletop rp campaign run by my buddy so here's my new character. their name is marlie(he/they). they're a wwi vet who's currently living with a bunch of monsters, waiting out the worst of the great depression and a nasty plague

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John Lavery (1856-1941) Forest People (n.d.). Lavery led a big life, evident in the diversity of his subject matter. An official British war artist during WWI, he later gave up his London home to the Irish delegation of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. A free man of both Dublin & Belfast.

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You won’t need these arms anymore, friend.
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For the centennial of a bit late... and a reference to one of my favorite pieces of in the memorial in prospect park.

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Celebrate by commemorating the an awesome band of ladies who flew high to land a victory for the Soviets. Find this on GIPHY https://t.co/7yU0qupWtP (or just search 'aviationmonth' in your Twitter/FB messenger/insta/snap GIF searchbar!)

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It’s estimated that 50,000 Irish men were killed while serving in the British, Commonwealth or United States armies during To commemorate its centenary year we take a look at some of the names that appear in the Roll of Honour 1914-1918

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Free Teaching Resource: WWI – One Hundred Years Since the Armistice: A Time to Reflect - https://t.co/AobVWFO6aN

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Have you discovered the cartoons by Gunner William Dobson? He was a convalescent soldier based at No.1 New Zealand General Hospital from November 1917. Includes a local love story! Discover more on https://t.co/tX9ciitM69

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Next week, will mark 100 years since the end of WWI with a minute’s silence at 11am in Station Square. We hope to see you there. https://t.co/alcoQsAADE Artwork shared with permission of

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A Gefreiter of Grenadier Ersatz und Ausbildungs (Replacement and Training) Battailon 53, part of Ersatz u. Ausb. Division 464.  A sign of the times, she carries an Austrian made Steyr M95/30, a shortened, rechambered version of Austria’s WWI service rifle.

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オプティマスがWWI体型なのが嬉しい>RT

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issued a stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War armistice today in Ottawa. https://t.co/RlkHa63DEq

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Sold: “GI” by Ashly Lovett (), chalk pastel on paper (framed), 8”x10”. Check out the entire inventory from The Great War: 100 Years After WWI. Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill both suggested WWI and WWII was a single protracted conflic… https://t.co/TfqlJyVyi3

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FREE EXHIBITION
Art and Conflict: Works from the Swindon Collection
On now!
This brings together paintings, drawings & prints that reflect on war and conflict.
For more info: https://t.co/IyB3qPHsSQ

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Brushes With War: Art From The Frontline 14-18 opens on Fri 21 Sept. Commemorating 100 years since WWI, the exhibition is a powerful insight into the experience of WWI soldiers through the drawings & paintings they created during service. Tickets here: https://t.co/0s6E6ouIoX

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