HISTORY enthusiasts can find out more about how the First World War began at an event being held next month.

Chaddesley Corbett Local History Society is hosting a talk entitled Sarajevo - 28th June 1914, Why the World went to War.

The talk is being given by Sylvia Clift, from 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 19, at Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall, in Brockencote. 

Everyone is welcome, and there will be no charge as the event is also the annual general meeting.