An online ballot opens on September 28th 2015 for tickets to attend next year's Thiepval commemorations marking the Battle of the Somme Centenary.
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Edith 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.
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.
Continue readingEdith Cavell Centenary – royal guests for Brussels tributes
Princess Anne from the UK visits Brussels on October 11/12th for centenary commemorations honouring the executed First World War nurse, Edith Cavell.
Continue readingEdith Cavell Centenary – wreath laying at London memorial
A ceremony takes place at Edith Cavell's memorial in London on October 12th 2015 to mark the centenary of her execution in occupied Belgium.
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Brussels conference to debate ‘impact of Great War on nations and nationalism’
International academics take part in a conference in Brussels focussing on the First World War as a key event in the development of the European nation state.
Continue reading‘An Oasis in a World Gone Crazy’ – London exhibition remembers Talbot House in WW1
An exhibition in London pays tribute to 'Tubby' Clayton and Talbot House, the 'home from home' he created for British soldiers behind the lines in Belgium in 1915.
Continue readingItalian conference to debate century of humanitarian crisis 1915-2015
The fate of millions of First World War refugees is discussed at a conference in Italy from November 4-6 as Europe again struggles with a humanitarian emergency.
Continue readingDeeds not Words: Women in the First World War
A guided walk in London about the role of women in the First World War.
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