REMEMBRANCE Day will see two plays on a First World War theme written by Keighley Playhouse veteran Richard Walsh.

The one-act plays, Journey From Fiji and Nursed To Death, are based upon real people and events during the war years on the Home Front.

Richard is directing a cast comprising fellow actors from the Keighley and Bingley theatre scene.

Richard said this year’s Remembrance Day would commemorate 100 years since the end of the Great War.

He said: “As we remember the ultimate sacrifice of many soldiers in lands far from home, I wanted to focus on the sacrifice and dedication given to the war effort closer to our home town.

“In a Journey From Fiji we see the story of one brave young man who came from the other side of the world to fight for his King and Country.

“Badly wounded, he was transferred to a War Hospital at Morton Banks, near Keighley. His story is a true record of just one soldier and how the local hospital in Keighley looked after him and many others in their time of need.

“Nursed to Death recounts the bravery and dedication of one young lady who could have simply stayed at her comfortable home during the war, but like many others, she chose not to do so.”

The heroine, Hilda Clarkson, daughter of a solicitor, lived at historic 17th century manor house West Riddlesden Hall.

Richard said: “Like many ladies of this time, she wanted to change the way women were perceived and treated. Volunteering for nursing duty was her way to have some independence and make her mark in society.”

The plays can be seen at the Studio Upstairs at Bingley Arts Centre on November 10 and 11 at 7.30pm.

Call 01274 567983 to book tickets.