The British author and journalist Simon Jenkins has written a strongly worded comment article in the Guardian saying that the centenary has been seized as a military propaganda opportunity, and that lessons learned have been ignored or forgotten.
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Scarborough remembers the bombardment of the seaside town 100 years ago today
Centenary News reports from the British seaside town of Scarborough – where a remembrance event was held this morning (Tuesday December 16th 2014), exactly a 100 years after the town was shelled by German destroyers.
Continue readingReflections on the Scarborough bombardment remembrance event
On Tuesday, 16th December 2014, the Centenary News editor attended the remembrance event in Scarborough, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the bombardment of the seaside town. Here’s his personal reflections of his visit.
Continue readingReflections on the Scarborough bombardment remembrance event
On Tuesday, 16th December 2014, the Centenary News editor attended the remembrance event in Scarborough, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the bombardment of the seaside town. Here's his personal reflections of his visit.
Continue readingFaces of Conflict: Exeter exhibition explores impact of First World War on facial reconstructive surgery and art
Exeter museum hosts exhibition exploring facial reconstruction surgery and art in the wake of the First World War.
Continue readingRoyal Navy submarine exhibition explores submarine warfare of WW1
‘First In, Last Out’ will run from April 2015 until January 1916 at The Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, England.
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