"ECHOES ACROSS THE CENTURY" - THE BOOK, AVAILABLE SOON

 There is now a beautiful book about our inspiring project to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of World War 1.

Inspired by the life and love of Second Lieutenant William Goss Hicks who died on 3 July 1917, Jane Churchill created her installation "Degrees of Separation" to illuminate love, separation and loss experienced by so many in WW1. 

Students chosen to participate in an ambitious project, created stunning artwork with her to illustrate the devastating impact of the war on all who were involved, not just those at the Front. 

The book tells how “Echoes” began with the story of those working in the trades and industries during WW1. Who made the saddles? Who designed the recruitment posters? How did they cook meals for the troops? 

Students discovered how the war affected everyone behind the scenes producing goods and services for the troops and they revealed what they had learnt in collaborative and expressive artwork led by Jane.

This wonderful book contains over 200 full colour photos about the project and exhibition involving 14 London schools, which illuminated the heritage of 17 Livery Companies of the City of London. 

The installation at Guildhall Art Gallery in the summer of 2017 thrilled and moved thousands of people and engaged hundreds more in a programme of thought-provoking events. It was generously supported by National Lottery players through the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and delivered for Livery Schools Link by Alison Truphet and Jane Churchill.