The Caribbean’s Great War is a display that acknowledges and celebrates the little known role played by the Caribbean during the First World War. Housed within the London, Sugar and Slavery gallery, the display will showcase a variety of items including recruitment posters, photographs of the BWIR, commemorative stamps and war honours awarded to soldiers. The display was created in partnership with the West India Committee.
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