Over 580 men from the Bristol area refused to fight in World War 1. They claimed the status of conscientious objector (CO) for moral, religious or political reasons. Some agreed to take non-military roles while others spent much of the war in prison, often under harsh conditions.<\/p>\n
This booklet and the exhibition on which it is based tell the story of these COs and the men and women who supported them. It also briefly considers COs in World War 2 as well as the position for present day members of the armed forces who develop conscientious objections.
\nVisitors to the exhibition commented…<\/p>\n
\u2018Fantastic \u2014 these stories need telling, they need to be remembered.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018I had no idea one could object to any of the world wars, great eye-opener!\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Fascinating exhibition \u2014 what brave men and women \u2014 inspirational.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Wonderful to see the role of women in the CO movement \u2014 I was totally unaware.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018This exhibition is a challenge to me. I don\u2019t think I\u2019m brave enough to stand up for my beliefs.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Excellent explanations and great original documents. Some new heroes and lots to think about.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Thank you. I enjoyed this exhibition enormously and found it very moving.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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