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In Flanders Fields
Pupils from an Edinburgh school explore how their community was affected by World War I. They visit the battlefields of France and Flanders.
5/5 Over the past year, pupils from Portobello High School in Edinburgh, have been exploring how World War One changed the lives of people from their community.
In this episode, the students follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, making a journey to the World War One battlefields of France and Flanders. They walk in the only remaining original trenches from the Western Front, visit the graves of soldiers from their school and reflect on the War.
Narrated by Edith Bowman.
Last on
Tue 11 Nov 201405:02
BBC Radio Scotland
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Trenches Trip - Portabello High School
Pupils from Portabello High School visiting a WW1 battlefield in Flanders.
Broadcasts
- Mon 10 Nov 201413:32BBC Radio Scotland
- Tue 11 Nov 201405:02BBC Radio Scotland
