Belgium – Page 9 – First World War Centenary News Archive

May 2, 2014 CN Editorial Team

UK and German Ambassadors take part in remembrance of First World War Zeebrugge Raid

The British and German Ambassadors to Belgium have attended commemorations marking the 96th anniversary of the Royal Navy’s Zeebrugge Raid during the First World War.

May 8, 2014 CN Editorial Team

UK Government announces latest details of First World War Centenary events

The British Government has released more details of the national events taking place on 4th August 2014 to mark the 100th anniversary of war starting against Germany.

May 10, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary countdown: view of key events coming up in Summer 2014 to mark the First World War Centenary

With less than two months to go before the First World War Centenary commemorations get under way in earnest, Centenary News lists key events taking place in the summer of 2014.

May 13, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Plans for restored London First World War bus to return to France and Belgium

A First World War London open-topped bus has been restored with the aim of returning it to the battlefields of France and Belgium in a “magical” Centenary tour.

Author: Mike Swain

May 13, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Plans for restored London First World War bus to return to France and Belgium

A First World War London open-topped bus has been restored with the aim of returning it to the battlefields of France and Belgium in a “magical” Centenary tour.

May 22, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Heritage chief becomes first woman to lead Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has appointed Victoria Wallace, Chief Executive of Leeds Castle, as its next Director General. She succeeds Alan Pateman-Jones who’s standing down in June 2014.

May 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Arthur Machen and his regret at starting the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons

Rosalie Parker, publicity officer of The Friends of Arthur Machen, explains how the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons grew out of a fictional story by the Welsh writer.

Author: Rosalie Parker

May 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Arthur Machen and his regret at starting the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons

Rosalie Parker, publicity officer of The Friends of Arthur Machen, explains how the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons grew out of a fictional story by the Welsh writer.

June 13, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of Mons Centenary to be marked with day of commemorations on August 23 2014

The Belgian town of Mons has announced more details of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in August 2014.

End Date: 23 Aug 2014

June 26, 2014 CN Editorial Team

EU leaders in Ypres for First World War Centenary tribute to the fallen

European Union leaders have gathered in Ypres for a First World War Centenary tribute, two days ahead of the 100th anniversary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.