At a recent conference on “Schools and the Great War Centenary: How Schools Should Best Prepare”, academics, teachers and broadcasters considered how to mark the Centenary.
Continue readingMalta’s Eurovision song entry commemorates First World War Centenary
Malta has selected a song which commemorates the Centenary of the First World War to represent it at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.
Continue reading‘War and the Horse’: English Heritage commemorates First World War Centenary
The role of cavalry soldiers and their horses will be the focus for First World War Centenary commemorations in 2014 at historic sites cared for by English Heritage.
Continue readingMalta’s Eurovision song entry commemorates First World War Centenary
Malta has selected a song which commemorates the Centenary of the First World War to represent it at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.
Continue readingProfessor Gary Sheffield dubs UK ‘lights out’ Centenary plan a “gimmick”
Professor of War Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, Gary Sheffield, has described an initiative which asks people to switch off their lights to mark the First World War Centenary as a “ludicrous gimmick”.
Continue readingCall for ‘lights out’ across UK on August 4 to mark First World War Centenary
People across the UK will be invited to commemorate the First World War Centenary by turning off their lights on 4th August 2014, the 100th anniversary of Britain declaring war on Germany.
Continue readingHow secondary schools can teach pupils to learn about First World War’s legacy
A report by Centenary News contributor Dr. Jillian Davidson on the recent conference in London: “Schools and the Great War Centenary: How Schools Should Best Prepare.”
Continue readingHow secondary schools can teach pupils to learn about First World War’s legacy
A report by Centenary News contributor Dr. Jillian Davidson on the recent conference in London: “Schools and the Great War Centenary: How Schools Should Best Prepare.”
Continue readingLondon rail station honours First World War soldier who won the Victoria Cross
A plaque honouring a railwayman who won the Victoria Cross for bravery during the First World War has been unveiled at Euston station in London.
Continue readingMoscow announces plans for restoration & construction of new First World War memorials
Moscow City Government’s Department of Cultural Heritage is developing plans to renovate existing First World War memorials and to construct new ones in preparation for the Centenary.
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