A FIRST World War exhibition aims to make people discover what life was like for front line soldiers during the four-year conflict.

The ‘Trench Brothers’ display will tell the story of eight typical soldiers from the Indian Army, the British West Indies Army and the British Army.

The exhibition, held at the Clitheroe Castle Museum, in Castle Street, includes maps tracing the routes taken by the soldiers to the battle and photographs showing their military life and experiences in the trenches.

The display also includes audio recordings of typical letters home from the soldiers, which have been written by children as part of a school project and set to music.

John Meredith, who is the manager of the project in Lancashire, said: "This exhibition tells a story and highlights the fact that in the First World War we did not stand alone and that seems to have been forgotten.

"We came to Clitheroe Castle because it is an excellent venue as the surrounding part of the castle is in effect a war memorial.

"Awareness of the multi-cultural aspect of the conflict however has been growing in the last couple of years.

"The awareness started in London and now it's moving North.

"The difference with our exhibition to other First World War exhibits is that we focus on the individual stories and the experiences of these soldiers on the front line.

"We have also worked with schools across the county and involved a lot of the work they have created in the Clitheroe exhibit."

The exhibition will also include an additional interactive event on Saturday 11 November and a Meet the Curator event will take place on Tuesday November 28.

Visitors are welcome to bring along their World War One items to this event.

County Cllr Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: “This is an imaginative and inspiring exhibition which shares stories of incredible bravery.

“Soldiers from all corners of the British Empire played an important role in World War One and this exhibition highlights one of the least developed aspects of the conflict’s history by relating their experiences.”

Admission to the exhibition is free, but charges apply for entry to the museum.