Ipswich people have the opportunity to find out more about the Battle of Arras and honour the thousands who died during this major battle on the Western Front 90 years ago.
The Corn Exchange is to be the focus for an exhibition from 27th to 29th November which will bring together historians, enthusiasts, schools and civic leaders from Ipswich and its "twin" town in northern France.
The exhibition, which will be opened by the Mayor, Councillor Inga Lockington, will feature displays from the Front, talks and memorabilia and will also include information on the Victoria crosses won by Ipswich soldiers in World War One. There will also be a talk by author Jonathon Nicholls and British "Tommies" will patrol the town centre.
Visitors from Arras, which has an economic and cultural accord with Ipswich, will be shown around the town and also taken to the replica trenches near Ipswich which have been used in TV films about the conflict. Accompanying them will be members of "The Khaki Chums", a group of authors, collectors, historians and experts on British military history.
A display of newly discovered caves and tunnels around Arras will be made by the Durand Group and it is hoped to plant trees in Ipswich in honour of local men who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the Great War.
Admission is free.