LETTERS, stories and experiences from the people of Worcestershire during World War One will be brought together for the first time.

Moving, personal stories of soldiers at the front line are detailed through letters, diaries and poems as well as unusual objects at Worcester City Gallery and Museum from Saturday.

People can read and experience first-hand accounts from the front line in diaries kept by soldiers to cherished letters telling of a soldier’s bravery and bringing comfort to the families of the deceased who remained at home waiting for news.

Objects on display include a Cello made from an oil can which was played in the trenches alongside the words from Rupert Brookes ‘A little piece of England in a foreign field’ which has its own local connection, published for the first time in Ledbury.

Local artefacts have been loaned to the exhibition including the silver mounted hooves of Jerry, a German horse rescued at the Western Front by the Worcester Regiment, who lived out his life giving rides to local children off Pitchcroft.

Philippa Tinsley, senior curator at Worcester Art Gallery and Museum, said: "In researching this exhibition we have come across so many moving, personal stories of soldiers at the front and those who waited for them at home.

"We are so pleased that we are able to bring them together in this way and we hope the exhibition is a fitting tribute to all those who played their part in the Great War."

Visitors to the exhibition can also take a view of the whole of World War One with a key events timeline on display, with a particular focus on events relevant to Worcestershire, encouraging a modern audience with no experience of conscription to consider at what point during the War they would have joined up.

Activities and events will take place on key dates to accompany the exhibition including a Family Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 8 which will include drop-in workshops with artist Kate Brookes, performances by the Stringcredibles, music by Merrinoyse and poetry workshops with Fergus the Poet as well as an opportunity to experience the World War One with Discover Histories.

The museum also holds the Worcestershire Soldier display which houses collections and objects from the Worcestershire Regiment, Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry and Museums Worcestershire, bringing to life 300 years of Worcestershire's military history.

The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

For more information contact the Art Gallery and Museum on 01905 25371, log on to museumsworcestershire.org.uk or follow @worcestermuseum.