Be Creative with Lancashire Archives

People with an interest in art and creative writing are being invited to join a fascinating World War One project.

The project, run jointly by Lancashire County Council's Archives Service, Preston Arts Association and writer Deborah Morgan, will explore the use of First World War archives for writing and creating art.

A free launch event will take place between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 10 May at Lancashire Archives, in Bow Lane, Preston.

Vicci McCann, senior archivist, said: "The project aims to help local people to learn more about the county's history using material from the nine miles of archives available at Bow Lane.

"As well as the chance to explore archive material related to the First World War, the launch event includes a creative writing workshop and we're thrilled to have Deborah involved.

"The project will run till the beginning of August and will be followed by an evening of readings and exhibitions as part of the Preston Arts Festival in October 2014."

For more information and to book a place please phone Vicci McCann on 01772 533039 or email [email protected].

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Notes for Editors: Deborah Morgan is an author and creative writing tutor from Liverpool whose debut novel was called Disappearing Home. The novel receiving glowing reviews and fans of Deborah's writing include Jimmy McGovern and Alan Bleasdale.

For further information please contact: Greg Bowen on 01772 536757