Honest History is a group of historians and others supporting the reinterpretation of Australian history. They say that their aim is to present "a more balanced viewpoint", during the Centenary of the First World War.
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Flanders Fields Memorial Garden opens in presence of Queen Elizabeth and King Philippe
The Flanders Fields Memorial Garden was dedicated in London on November 6th 2014, at a ceremony attended by Queen Elizabeth, and King Philippe of the Belgians.
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Stonehenge & the First World War – English Heritage Centenary exhibition
English Heritage opened a special exhibition at Stonehenge on November 5th 2014, telling the story of how soldiers from Britain and the Commonwealth trained for the First World War near this prehistoric site.
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‘Thousand Voices for peace’ – international choirs unite for Centenary concert in Brussels
More than 1,000 singers from countries involved in the First World War come together to perform a concert for peace in Brussels on November 9th 2014.
Continue reading“Feeding the Enemy: The Hidden History of the ‘Commission for the Relief of Belgium’/CRB”
The ‘Beyond the 1914-1918 Centenary’ initiative is organising a series of lectures in Brussels to mark the Centenary of the First World War. The next lecture in this series will concern 'The Commission for the Relief of Belgium'/C.R.B.
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Tower of London poppies – some will stay throughout November 2014
Britain’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, announces today that some of the ceramic poppies at the Tower of London will stay on view until the end of November 2014, before starting a First World War Centenary tour.
Continue readingTideswell Male Voice Choir Present ‘Never Forget’ A Remembrance Spectacular
The Tideswell Male Voice Choir presents a musical tribute to the centenary of the First War World.
Continue readingCentenary focus for Imperial War Museum’s 2014 short film awards
Films drawing on the Imperial War Museum's First World War archives are given prominent billing in IWM's Short Film Festival, which has a Centenary focus on the weekend of 8/9th November 2014.
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Events held around UK to mark the first Remembrance Sunday during 2014-18 Centenary
Remembrance Sunday events are being held today at the Cenotaph in London and at memorials in cities, towns and villages throughout the UK.
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100 Years Ago Today: German cruiser hunt ends with Indian Ocean battle
The pursuit of the German cruiser, SMS Emden, across the Indian Ocean during the First World War ended on November 9th 1914 when it was attacked by the Royal Australian Navy.
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