Southwark Cathedral launch of ‘The Church of England and the First World War’

Southwark Cathedral in London will host the launch of a reprint of the 1978 book, The Church of England and the First World War, by Canon Alan Wilkinson.

It will take place on the 27th February 2014 and members of the public can apply for free tickets to attend.

Alan Wilkinson will be present at the launch.

Described as ‘the leading published work on the subject’, the book explores the role of the established church in England – the Church of England – during the First World War by using biographies, newspapers, magazines, letters, poetry and other sources.

If you would like to attend the launch, please contact Rose Harding to register your interest by emailing rose.harding@southwark.anglican.org or calling 020 7367 6704.

The Church of England and the First World War, by Alan Wilkinson

Source: Southwark Cathedral press release

Images courtesy of Southwark Cathedral

Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News