COMMUNITY leaders in Earby are ready to commemorate the town’s role in the First World War.

An exhibition is being staged by historian and author Stephanie Carter, who earlier this year published Earby In The First World War.

Supported by Earby and District Historical Society, the display will be on view at New Road Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday and will be opened by retired sergeant Barry Blood, of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, and vice-president of Skipton Royal British Legion.

The weekend exhibition includes First World War memorabilia, photographs, artefacts, posters, uniforms, weapons, kit, films, recordings and diaries.

It tells the story of how Earby coped during the war, what life was like in Earby and what local people did during the war.

Earby Primary School choir will perform on Saturday from 11am and Earby Brass Band will appear from 2pm on Sunday.

Earby Development Group will serve refreshments.