LEGASEE

Showcasing the voices of women who served during a time of profound change, both in the military and in society more widely.

In 2023 we asked our members if they would support The Legasee Educational Trust in creating the largest online film archive of Veterans  history by inclusing their voices, as the voices of women who served during a time of profound change, both in the military and in society more widely.

THE LEGASEE EDUCATION TRUST
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The Legasee Education Trust records the experiences and observations of veterans of conflict from WWII until the present day with the aim ‘to create the largest online film archive of this aspect of our social history that can be used for education, learning and better understanding for today’s generation and many generations to come’.


When Legasee approached us in 2023, we were already aware of the great work they had been doing, and several veteran ATS and WRAC had already been recorded as part of their on-going work. But an opportunity to have a whole section of their archive dedicated to the WRAC was far too good to pass up! 


Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project to capture and preserve the unique experiences of WRAC veterans was underway. Thirty of our members signed up and the process began to record their stories. With a diverse array of interviews committed to video, Legasee designed and built a beautiful four-sided display stand which went on a mini-tour beginning in Cardiff at the Grand Reunion where you may have seen it in the lobby by our registration desk, and on to the Holy Sepulchre in Holborn, London where Legasee CEO Martin Bisiker gave a talk to the assembled crowd attended by our Vice President Amanda Hassell. 

A PERMANENT DISPLAY

Fast forward to May 2025 and the display had made its way to the AGC Museum at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester which will be its permanent home. This was cause for a celebration so what better excuse for a party! Many of the interviewees attended from all across the country alongside the Legasee team, staff from the WRAC Association, our Vice President Amanda Hassell, AG Corps Colonel Stuart Allen and Wildern School history teacher Mike Morrison who had welcomed Lt Col Sue Westlake to speak to their pupils as part of the project. 


Following speeches from Martin Bisiker, Col Stuart and our CEO Paula, thank you flowers were presented, and everyone had an opportunity to chat, wander around the rest of the museum and have a good look at the new WRAC display which includes a video montage of clips from the interviewees.


As the attendees headed for home there was a strong sense of our voices being heard and our stories preserved for the future.

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Watch the interviews


The interviews are all available to watch in full on The Legasee Education Trust website.

Visit the permanent display

The AGC Museum is free of charge and open to the public Tuesday  to Saturday.


AGC Museum, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO23 8TP

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“It was an honour to mark the handover of the WRAC oral history interviews at the AGC Museum. The exhibition now on display brings these stories to life, showcasing the voices of women who served during a time of profound change, both in the military and in society more widely.


The WRAC’s contribution has too often been overlooked. I hope that capturing their stories through the Trailblazers project has ensured that their experiences are preserved and shared with future generations. As we commemorate 80 years since the end of WWII, it feels especially important to recognise the women who walked the long road towards equality in the armed forces. The WRAC veterans we interviewed continue to inspire, reminding us of the courage it takes to break new ground and serve with distinction."


Martin Bisiker, The Legasee Education Trust