Jack Finch chatted to the Edward Thomas fellowship chairman Jeremy Mitchell at Petersfield museum's Edward Thomas Study centre about the war poet's strong ties to the Steep/ Froxfield area and his World War I legacy. With Remembrance Sunday around the corner it felt never more appropriate to hear extracts from his war diaries and a couple of readings of his poems from that time.

Jack Finch chatted to the Edward Thomas fellowship chairman Jeremy Mitchell at Petersfield museum's Edward Thomas Study centre about the war poet's strong ties to the Steep/ Froxfield area and his World War I legacy. With Remembrance Sunday around the corner it felt never more appropriate to hear extracts from his war diaries and a couple of readings of his poems from that time.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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