Spratton Remembers The Great War 1914-1918

The village of Spratton, Northamtonshire is to commemorate all those from their community who served in the Great War of 1914-1918. The date chosen is 100 years exactly since Spratton resident, Lt William Rhodes-Moorhouse RFC made the daring but fatal flight that earned him the Victoria Cross.

Saturday 25th April 2015  12 noon - 5.00pm  Spratton Hall School

2.00pm Launch of SLHS book and talk on LT William Rhodes Moorhouse VC RFC

2.45pm Keynote talk on the Great War by Vernon Creek of the RAF Museum

Sunday 26th April 2015 10.30am- 4.30pm

11.30am-1.00pm Women and the Great War

An amusing and moving talk with a unique display of original costumes by History Wardrobe

2.00pm-2.30pm Talk on LT William Rhodes Moorhouse VC RFC

3.05 Flypast of BE2b from Sywell Aerodome (weather permitting)