The British Library has selected Centenary News to include in its UK Web Archive, containing websites of “cultural and historical significance”.
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UK National Maritime Museum announces exhibition on Battle of Jutland
The exhibition, called ‘Jutland: the Battle and its Legacies’, will run from 20 May 2016 to 2018.
Continue readingEdith Cavell Centenary – Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral October 2015
Centenary News highlights October events at Norwich Cathedral, last resting place of Edith Cavell, marking the centenary of the British-born nurse's execution in occupied Belgium.
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Battle of Loos ‘behind the scenes’ revealed in Army HQ diaries
The UK National Archives mark the Battle of Loos Centenary with the online release of diaries shedding light on the tactics and decisions of top military commanders.
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100 years ago: Belgrade falls, Bulgaria enters war & Allies land at Salonika
The Central Powers captured Belgrade on October 9th 1915 as the Allies launched a belated attempt to help Serbia by landing troops in neighbouring Greece.
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The Writers’ War
Publisher’s description:’The Writers’ War is a collection of excerpts from outstanding accounts of the First World War. It provides an essential insight to anyone interested in modern history or early twentieth-century literature. Extraordinary extracts bring the human experience of war brilliantly to life – from the terror of bombardment, or the camaraderie of military service, to the home front.’
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Centenary Anniversary: Belgrade falls, Bulgaria enters war & Allies land at Salonika
9th October 1915: The Central Powers captured Belgrade as the Allies launched a belated attempt to help Serbia by landing troops in neighbouring Greece.
Continue readingEdith Cavell Centenary – events in Belgium October 2015
Centenary News looks at Belgium's commemorations in October 2015 marking the centenary of the execution of the British nurse, Edith Cavell, during WW1.
Continue readingIreland and the First World War – WFA conference in Cork
A Western Front Association conference in Cork on October 10th 2015 considers the impact of the First World War on Ireland and its legacy.
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Tribute at Auchy-les-Mines in northern France to those who died during the later stages of the Battle of Loos
The event was held on Saturday 10th October 2015 – and included a parade, the laying of wreaths, and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the death during the battle of the brother of the British Queen Mother.
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