CUMBRIA'S Museum of Military Life is set to host a talk focusing on Cumbria’s contribution to the medical needs during the Great War.

More than 2,000 people in Cumbria were directly involved in helping injured soldiers, with hundreds of others supporting the troops and war prisoners by producing necessary items and parcels.

The total number of soldiers treated in Cumbria was 11,600.

The talk will be presented by Richard Preston, a retired geography teacher and local historian who is a member of the Western Front Association with a passion for the First World War.

His areas of exploration will include the transformation of community buildings into war hospitals and the crucial role played by the Watermillock Boy Scouts in gathering sphagnum moss used in treating war wounds.

Jules Wooding, manager at Cumbria's Museum of Military Life, said: "We are excited to host this talk as it not only pays homage to the brave individuals who provided medical aid during the Great War but also highlights the often-overlooked contributions made by Cumbria." 

The talk will take place at 6pm on January 9, inside Carlisle Castle's Cumbria Museum of Military Life. 

The talk, with a licensed bar, starts at 6pm. 

Tickets are priced at £5. 

Those interested are recommended to book their seats for the upcoming talk via 01228 532774, email enquiries@cmoml.org, or online through the museum's official website.