The Dings and World War One

Bethesda Methodist Church, 138a Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HH

An illustrated talk by Geoff Woolfe  author of The Bristol Deserter on the life and times of Arthur and Alfred Jefferies, both of whom were born in St Philips and lived in the Dings. Both fell as victims of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Arthur was killed in action in Geuedecourt on September 16th 1916. Alfred was shot at dawn for desertion on November 1st 1916.

Organised by Barton Hill History Group (BHHG).