Services are being held to mark the 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, with British and Irish politicians amongst the representatives in France.
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Canadian politicians mark 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in France
The Wall Street Journal reports that Canadian officials, including the Minister of Veteran Affairs & the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, have attended commemoration ceremonies to mark the anniversary.
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International Conference held on ‘European-Jewish Literatures and World War I’, Graz
Dr. Jillian Davidson reports on an international conference focusing on “European-Jewish Literatures and World War I”, held at Graz University.
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International Conference held on ‘European-Jewish Literatures and World War I’, Graz
Dr. Jillian Davidson reports on an international conference focusing on “European-Jewish Literatures and World War I”, held at Graz University.
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Reburial of South African First World War soldiers to take place at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced that three unknown First World War South African soldiers will be re-interred in Belgium.
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Fleetwood’s First World War Memorial Park receives £2.4 million from Heritage Lottery Fund
Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund have provided £2.4 million for the restoration of the Memorial Park in Lancashire, England.
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Northumberland Fusiliers Museum receives £300,000 grant from Heritage Lottery Fund for Centenary
Heritage Lottery Fund has granted the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, England, £300,000 to help it mark the Centenary of the First World War.
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World War I Voices Project will create an “Auditory Cenotaph” using recordings of First World War Commonwealth PoW voices
South West Artwork is to create a sound archive which will allow people to hear the voices of British & Commonwealth PoWs.
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German Ambassador says reopened military cemetery in Belgium is “a place of hope for reconciliation and peace”
The German military cemetery in Hooglede, Belgium – which holds the remains of 8, 247 German First World War soldiers – has been reopened.
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Britain and France sign Letter of Intent for Centenary co-operation to aim for “successful and appropriate” commemorations
Britain and France have signed a Letter of Intent about collaborating on Centenary events.
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