First World War Centenary News Archive

November 9, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

British Parliament debates First World War Centenary plans

The BBC’s Democracy Live service has provided coverage of a debate in the British Parliament about the Centenary of the First World War.

November 9, 2013 CN Editorial TeamEvents

Great War in East Africa Association conference

The second Great War in East Africa Association conference will take place at the National Archives, Kew, London.

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November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

English Heritage to grant ‘listed’ status to hundreds more First World War memorials ahead of Centenary

The Telegraph has reported that English Heritage intends to grant ‘listed’ status to hundreds of First World War memorials ahead of the Centenary of the outbreak of the conflict.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

France is “still feeling” the legacy of the First World War and there is “a very real need” to mark the Centenary

In an interview with France24, historian Nicolas Offenstadt highlights the importance of remembering the First World War in France and that the country is “still feeling” the legacy of the conflict 100 years on.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Élysée Palace announces French President’s Armistice Day 2013 programme

French President Francois Hollande will lead the country in marking the 95th anniversary of the end of the First World War tomorrow.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Canadian War Museum seeks “to honour veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices” as Centenary approaches

The Canadian War Museum launches its fifth year of Operation Veteran, in order to “honour veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices” and plans to expand the programme for the Centenary.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Northern Irish politician calls for Catholic contribution during First World War to be recognised

Writing in News Letter, Northern Irish and British MP Jeffrey Donaldson has called for “recognition for Ulstermen who came from a Catholic background” and fought for Britain during the First World War.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Sunday 11:00am: Queen leads Britain and Commonwealth representatives at London’s Cenotaph

Queen Elizabeth leads Britain in commemorating those who have fought in conflicts since 1914 on Remembrance Sunday 2013.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial TeamArticles

France is “still feeling” the legacy of the First World War and there is “a very real need” to mark the Centenary

In an interview with France24, historian Nicolas Offenstadt highlights the importance of remembering the First World War in France and that the country is "still feeling" the legacy of the conflict 100 years on.

November 11, 2013 CN Editorial TeamNews

Former Australian PM calls the First World War a conflict “devoid of any virtue”

The Former Australian Prime Minister, Paul Keating, has addressed a Remembrance Day service at the Australian War Memorial calling the First World War a conflict “devoid of any virtue”.