The BBC has announced its plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War with a variety of television and radio productions.
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Former PM of Belgium reveals details of Centenary themed Tour de France route
RTBF reports that the former prime minster of Belgium has revealed more details about plans to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War in the Tour de France 2014.
Continue reading‘The Origins and Impact of World War I: An Interdisciplinary Conference’, New York
Columbia University will host a conference about the origins and impact of the First World War.
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UK marks role of West Indian First World War soldiers during Black History Month
The UK Government has announced that during Black History Month 2013 it will “reflect on the role of men from the West Indies during the First World War”.
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National Heritage Memorial Fund grant secures future for last remaining unaltered First World War aerodrome
Britain’s National Heritage Memorial Fund has provided a £1.5 million grant to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Trust to save Europe’s last unaltered First World War aerodrome.
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Professor Sir Hew Strachan lecture: ‘Commemorating the First World War: A Hundred Years On’
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the London School of Economics are organising a Remembrance Lecture, delivered by Sir Hew Strachan.
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Canada outlines Centenary plans at international meeting in Paris
Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs has given details of national plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War at an international meeting in Paris.
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Heritage Lottery Fund provides £450,000 to UK Punjab Heritage Association for Centenary project
The Heritage Lottery Fund has provided the UK Punjab Heritage Association with £450,000 for a Centenary project which will explore the role of Sikh soldiers during the First World War.
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Berlin – Prostitutes, Politicians, Profiteers: Exhibition of George Grosz’s work
Joseph Delves writes for Centenary News about a new art exhibition in London which focuses on George Grosz’s work on Berlin and the First World War.
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Berlin – Prostitutes, Politicians, Profiteers: Exhibition of George Grosz’s work
Joseph Delves writes for Centenary News about a new art exhibition in London which focuses on George Grosz's work on Berlin and the First World War.
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