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"We're Here Because We're Here" documents a poignant UK-wide event marking the First World War centenary, orchestrated by artist Jeremy Deller, Rufus Norris of the National Theatre, and the 14-18 NOW arts programme, touching 30 million people. It captures the day 1,500 volunteers in WWI uniforms appeared across the UK, an unprecedented project in scale and engagement. The book features over 100 colour photos of these soldiers in various settings, public reactions, Deller's sketches, a location map, and an interview with Deller by Jon Snow, detailing the event's vast creation and impact. This publication stands as a testament to one of the UK's largest arts participation projects.

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