First World War Centenary News Archive

November 19, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Seven day footrace to mark ANZAC Centenary in 2015

ANZAC Ultra will stage a seven day footrace to commemorate the Centenary of the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli in 1915.

November 19, 2013 CN Editorial TeamArticles

‘World War I created a new culture of mourning’

In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Professor Jay M. Winter explains how the First World War changed the culture of grieving, and how that legacy is present in modern day mourning.

November 20, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

‘Fears rise that First World War Centenary will spark crime wave against memorabilia’

An article in The Independent highlights concerns that the First World War Centenary “is set to trigger a boom in the underworld memorabilia market”.

November 20, 2013 CN Editorial TeamArticles

‘Fears rise that First World War Centenary will spark crime wave against memorabilia’

An article in The Independent highlights concerns that the First World War Centenary "is set to trigger a boom in the underworld memorabilia market".

November 21, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

National World War I Museum’s new Director of Strategic Engagement to oversee Centennial commemorations

The National World War I Museum in Kansas City has appointed Linda Trout as its new Director of Strategic Engagement.

November 21, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Nottingham announces First World War Centenary plans

Nottingham City Council announces a programme of events and activities entitled Trent to Trenches to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

November 22, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Britain’s Centenary plans: Jeremy Paxman “wasn’t calling David Cameron an idiot”

Jeremy Paxman has told Bucks Free Press that he “wasn’t calling [British Prime Minister] David Cameron an idiot” in relation to the First World War Centenary.