Trent to Trenches in 2014 marks the start of the First World War 1914 to 1918 at Rufford Country Abby Park in Nottinghamshire on the 28th and 29th of June 2014. A special commemorative event, staged exactly 100 years to the day after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, whose death acted as the catalyst for the start of the Great War. The weekend is a highlight of Trent to Trenches, a major programme of events, exhibitions and activities taking place in the City of Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire during 2014.