The British PM, David Cameron, has announced that Commonwealth soldiers who fought during the First World War and were awarded a Victoria Cross will be honoured during the Centenary.
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Seven day footrace to mark ANZAC Centenary in 2015
ANZAC Ultra will stage a seven day footrace to commemorate the Centenary of the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli in 1915.
Continue reading‘Fears rise that First World War Centenary will spark crime wave against memorabilia’
An article in The Independent highlights concerns that the First World War Centenary “is set to trigger a boom in the underworld memorabilia market”.
Continue readingNational World War I Museum’s new Director of Strategic Engagement to oversee Centennial commemorations
The National World War I Museum in Kansas City has appointed Linda Trout as its new Director of Strategic Engagement.
Continue readingNottingham announces First World War Centenary plans
Nottingham City Council announces a programme of events and activities entitled Trent to Trenches to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingBritain’s Centenary plans: Jeremy Paxman “wasn’t calling David Cameron an idiot”
Jeremy Paxman has told Bucks Free Press that he “wasn’t calling [British Prime Minister] David Cameron an idiot” in relation to the First World War Centenary.
Continue readingNational Historic Ships UK receives Heritage Lottery Fund grant for Centenary project
National Historic Ships UK has received a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £64,700 for its project War and the Sea – A Maritime Centenary.
Continue readingFilm maker seeks support for ‘We That Are Left’ First World War production
As the Centenary of the First World War approaches, many independent and community based projects to mark the conflict are emerging.
Continue readingBelgium’s Princess Astrid pays tribute to First World War soldiers on trip to India
News Track India reports that Princess Astrid of Belgium has paid tribute to First World War soldiers as she leads a trade delegation to India.
Continue readingAustralian War Memorial to open ‘ANZAC Voices’ exhibition
The Australian War Memorial’s new First World War exhibition – Anzac Voices – opens on the 29th November 2013.
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