A report by Centenary News contributor Dr. Jillian Davidson on the recent conference in London: “Schools and the Great War Centenary: How Schools Should Best Prepare.”
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Vimy Ridge: “The birth of a nation” – but how much do Canadians know about the battle?
The Vimy Foundation has commissioned a poll, carried out by Ipsos Reid, to find out what Canadians know about the Battle of Vimy Ridge on its 97th anniversary.
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Vimy Ridge: “The birth of a nation” – but how much do Canadians know about the battle?
The Vimy Foundation has commissioned a poll, carried out by Ipsos Reid, to find out what Canadians know about the Battle of Vimy Ridge on its 97th anniversary.
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New poll highlights many Canadians are unaware of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Vimy Foundation has commissioned a new poll, carried out by Ipsos Reid, which shows that just under half of Canadians can correctly identify that the Battle of Vimy Ridge took place during the First World War.
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From Street To Trench: IWM North explores impact of the First World War on North West England.
An exhibition exploring the lives of people from the North West of England during the First World War has opened at IWM North in Manchester
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France’s Centenary Fund approves €1 million for First World War projects
France’s Centenary Fund has approved €1 million worth of funding support for 286 First World War Centenary projects.
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97th anniversary of Vimy Ridge: The Vimy Foundation prepares for the Centenary
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle considered a ‘coming of age’ for Canada.
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97th anniversary of Vimy Ridge: The Vimy Foundation prepares for the Centenary
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle considered a ‘coming of age’ for Canada.
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Memorial book in church reveals tragic First World War sacrifices of families living in Belfast Shankill Road community
A memorial book which lists the First World War killed and wounded from streets round the Shankill Road area of Belfast reveals the terrible impact on families in a small community.
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University of Ulster: stories needed for First World War legacy project
Researchers at the University of Ulster are encouraging community groups to take part in a major international research project on the First World War and its legacy.
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