02-07-2025
What happened next? Demobilised WWI soldiers to be focus of Carlisle talk
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life in Carlisle Castle is set to host a talk about demobilised soldiers who returned home after the First World War.
On Tuesday, July 8, Jessica Meyer, a professor of British social and cultural history at the University of Leeds, will explore the return of soldiers to Britain.
Professor Meyer will delve into both the physical and emotional aspects of soldiers' homecomings, touching on the concept of 'homes fit for heroes.'
The discussion will consider both former servicemen who were physically and psychologically affected by their war experiences and those who were not.
Professor Meyer aims to demonstrate how the return of soldiers after war shaped British society in the 20th century.
The talk is part of a broader exploration of the impact of demobilisation in Britain following the First World War, a project Professor Meyer has been working on.
The event is set to start at 6pm, with doors opening at 5.30pm.
A licensed bar will be available for attendees.
Tickets for the talk are priced at £5 each, or £6 on the door.
They can be booked by calling the museum on 01228 532774, emailing enquiries@ or online via the museum's website at
It is recommended that attendees book their tickets in advance to secure their seats.
Professor Meyer's research interests include the histories of war, gender, and health, with a particular focus on the First World War and popular culture.
She has published two books, Men of War: Masculinity and the First World War in Britain and An Equal Burden: The Men of the Royal Army Medical Corps in the First World War, as well as several book chapters and journal articles.
She also co-hosts Oh! What a Lovely Podcast and writes the Arms and the Medical Man blog.
