Bristol 2014 The City And Conflict From The First World War To The Present Day

Bristol 2014 is part of the First World War Centenary Partnership

First World War Centenary Partnership Programme

Bristol 2014 is supported by:

Heritage Lottery Fund Arts Council England Bristol City Council Business West Society of Merchant Venturers University of the West of England

It is coordinated by Bristol Cultural Development Partnership.

Colin Thomas' Story


Colin Thomas was born and brought up in Wales but, after university in England, made his home in Bristol. He is an award-winning television producer/director, currently working on "The Dragon and the Eagle" an enhanced ebook on Welsh emigration to America. His father, Trevor Thomas, served in the British Army in east Africa during the First World War and in Germany as part of the army of occupation. Listen to his audio story HERE.

THE BRITISH ARMY OF THE RHINE. Under the railway arch at Cologne, 14 February 1919. © IWM (Q 3613)
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