First World War Centenary News Archive

July 22, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Irish President states that Centenary in Britain and Ireland is an opportunity to “transcend historical divisions and understand more about our neighbours”

The Irish Times reports the Irish President has highlighted the importance of the First World War Centenary for the UK and Ireland.

July 22, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Director-General of IWM, Diane Lees, tells Centenary News that you can’t understand the world today unless you understand the “causes, course and consequences of the First World War”

In a video interview with Centenary News, the Director-General of the IWM explains the museum’s approach to the Centenary.

July 22, 2013 CN Editorial TeamVideos

Director-General of the Imperial War Museum speaks to Centenary News

In a video interview with Centenary News, Director-General of the Imperial War Museum, Diane Lees, explains the museum's approach to marking the Centenary of the First World War.

July 23, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Restoration work on London’s Cenotaph completed in preparation for Centenary

After three months of work, English Heritage has completed the restoration of London’s Cenotaph, ahead of Remembrance Day 2013.

July 23, 2013 CN Editorial TeamArticles

‘First World War centenary: let’s remember a world, rather than a British, conflict’

An article in the British newspaper The Guardian considers the global nature of the First World War and argues that this should be reflected during the Centenary.

July 24, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

UNESCO to highlight “underwater cultural heritage” for First World War Centenary with conference

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is planning to mark the Centenary of the First World War with a conference on “underwater heritage”.