A NEW exhibition which tells the stories of people and events of World War One (WWI) has been unveiled at Irvine’s Townhouse.

The exhibition titled ‘WW100: What Do We Learn From All This’ is run by Poppy Scotland. It consists of 100 stories told through original print artwork created by 100 young people.

The artwork has been mounted on 100 plinths of wood which fit together to form an abstract outline of a map of Scotland.

There is also augmented reality which, when an iPad is held over the image, gives more detail about each piece of artwork.

From acts of heroism on the battlefield to naval tragedies, from thousands of workers in factories at home to brave members of the hospitals at the Western Front, from innovations in areas such as surgery and aviation, to the enduring work of poets and artists in the trenches, the exhibition shares a wide range of stories.

It has been touring Scotland since September 2019 and was given an official launch on Monday (March 2) for its North Ayrshire stint by Provost Ian Clarkson at Irvine’s Townhouse.

It will remain on display at the Townhouse until Wednesday, March 18. Members of the public can view the exhibition between the hours of 10am-1pm and 2-4pm, from Monday to Saturday.

Provost Ian Clarkson said: “As someone whose grandfather left for World War One and never returned, this exhibition really moved me.

“Sadly, so many people have stories just like mine which is why exhibitions like these are so important – they remind us of the courage and selflessness of our brave ancestors.

“I would highly encourage anyone, of any age, to check out the exhibition at the Townhouse and learn more about some of the people and stories from World War One.”