Badge work brings BB to heritage centre

Members of First Carrickfergus Boys’ Brigade have visited the Somme Heritage Centre as part of their badge class on World War One.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Mar 2014, 10:15 BST
First Carrickfergus BB members Ryan, Josh and Jack dressed up as 1914 recruits during their visit to the Somme Centre. INCT 11-724-CONFirst Carrickfergus BB members Ryan, Josh and Jack dressed up as 1914 recruits during their visit to the Somme Centre. INCT 11-724-CON
First Carrickfergus BB members Ryan, Josh and Jack dressed up as 1914 recruits during their visit to the Somme Centre. INCT 11-724-CON

The centre examines the involvement of three volunteer divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division.

Guided tours bring the visitor back in time to 1910 where they learn about the Home Rule Crisis, recruiting and training of men and life in the trenches.