Voices from the Walls: WWI Conscientious Objectors at Richmond Castle
English Heritage
United Kingdom
In May 1916, 16 conscientious objectors to the First World War were held in the cell block at Richmond Castle for refusing to obey any order that would help the war effort. On 29 May they were taken to France, where they faced a death sentence for their resistance.
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- Title: Voices from the Walls: WWI Conscientious Objectors at Richmond Castle
- Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
- Location Created: Richmond Castle
- Type: Video
- Original Source: RICHMOND CASTLE
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