Of love and war explores the relationships forged during times of conflict, and the emotions felt by couples as a result of separation, loss and reunion.

It details the excitement of blossoming romance, passionate affairs and whirlwind weddings that have taken place since the First World War, and continue today.

It tells of sweethearts and lovers separated by war, the loneliness and trauma that could tear some apart, and the anguish of those who had lost a partner. Finally, there are the stories of the survivors and their new beginnings when peace returned: the joy of reunion, the challenges of relationships built on wartime experiences, and the new discoveries by war brides resettling in foreign lands.

Join in the local discussion on the State Library of Queensland's Of love and war blog.

Take a free Volunteer guided tour every Tue and Sat from Mon 9 Nov, 11am.  Meet at slq Gallery, level 2.  For group bookings, please contact State Library’s Visitor Services on 07 3842 9985.

An Australian War Memorial Travelling Exhibition presented by the State Library of Queensland.

Venue slq Gallery, level 2