Heritage talk - Worksop's WW1 VC: William Henry Johnson - Worksop Library

William Henry Johnson was a miner at Manton Colliery and a bell ringer at Worksop Priory before enlisting for service in the First World War. In this fascinating talk, learn more about the man, his life, and his remarkable act of bravery in the field which earned him Britain’s highest military award, the Victoria Cross.

Speaker Grant Cullen gives a range of talks on WW1 topics and is secretary of the Worksop branch of the Royal British Legion. After his talk, there will be chance to explore historical records relating to WW1 servicemen from the local area, including newspaper reports, photographs and more.