Controversies – Page 12 – First World War Centenary News Archive

May 18, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Thousands who refused to take up arms remembered online by IWM

The names of 16,500 conscientious objectors have been added to the Imperial War Museum's 'Lives of the First World War' memorial website.

June 1, 2015 CN Editorial Team

The Lusitania – a viewpoint article from Lusitania Online

Mitch Peeke has sent in the following comment article for Centenary News – which summarises his views on the sinking of the Lusitania. Mitch is a founder member of the Lusitania Online website.

August 13, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Call to remember soldiers lost on Gallipoli troopship ‘Royal Edward’ 100 years ago today

David Crampin renews his call for recognition of more than 860 British soldiers who died when the troopship Royal Edward was torpedoed by a German U-boat on August 13th 1915.

September 14, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Ireland and the First World War – WFA conference in Cork

A Western Front Association conference in Cork will consider the impact of the First World War on Ireland and its legacy.

End Date: 10 Oct 2015

September 15, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell Centenary – events coming up in Belgium and UK

Centenary News takes a first look at commemorations coming up in October 2015 to mark the centenary of the execution of the British nurse, Edith Cavell, in occupied Belgium during WW1.

September 15, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell Centenary – Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral

Centenary News highlights forthcoming events at Norwich Cathedral in this preview of UK commemorations marking the centenary of Edith Cavell’s execution in occupied Belgium.

September 21, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell network ‘sent Allies secret intelligence’ – former UK security chief

There’s clear evidence that Edith Cavell’s close associates were involved in gathering intelligence, says a former head of Britain’s security service in a BBC programme.

October 5, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell Centenary – royal guests for Brussels tributes

Princess Anne from the UK and Belgium’s Princess Astrid are to attend commemorations in Brussels honouring the executed First World War nurse, Edith Cavell.

End Date: 12 Oct 2015

October 10, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Ireland 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.

October 11, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith 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.