Remembrance

You can find out about relatives who were involved in World War I and share stories and memorabilia at a free family history event at Merseyside Maritime Museum on Saturday, 8 November, 2008.

To mark the 90th anniversary of the 1918 armistice the event from 10am to 4pm will include the chance to search archives and records to trace your family's involvement in the war.

Historians from the Kings Regiment (Liverpool) will give access to a database which contains the biographical details of over 70,000 men who served in the regiment during the war.

As part of the BBC's season of programming to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I there will be the opportunity to scan in and upload stories to a special online Wall of Remembrance.

World War I objects from National Museums Liverpool's collection will be on display and experts will give guidance on how to trace family history.

Event details

• 10am to 4pm - Storytelling, World War I theme led by Liverpool Libraries. Meet the experts, explore the history of family members who served in the King's Regiment. Share memories and photos on the BBC Remembrance website.
• 11am to 4pm - Remembrance art workshop
• 1pm to 4pm - World War I objects from the museum's collection.

Lecture theatre talks

• 11am & 2pm - World War I
• 12pm - How World War I will be represented in the new Museum of Liverpool
• 1pm - How to trace your family's military history.
• 3pm - Talk on double Victoria Cross winner, Noel Chavasse.