Events – First World War Centenary News Archive

February 18, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Thankful villages run 2013

Over the summer of 2013, two motorcyclists will be riding through each of the United Kingdom’s ‘thankful villages’, where there is no First World War memorial, as all of those who served in the conflict, returned home.

End Date: 05 Aug 2013

February 27, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games could see city as a centre for Centenary commemorations

Herald Scotland reports that discussions are underway to make Glasgow a centre for the commemorations of the outbreak of the First World War, in light of its hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

March 4, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to mark centenary of Archduke’s assassination with concert in Sarajevo, Bosnia

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is to mark the 100 year anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir apparent to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

March 9, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Driving routes retracing the front lines of the First World War under development

The Great War Centenary 2014-18 project is in the process of plotting new routes which will allow motorists to explore locations of importance during the First World War in Flanders, Belgium.

March 12, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Call for Centenary projects in Anjou, France

Angers Mag reports that a departmental committee has been established in Anjou, France, and is calling for projects to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

March 27, 2013 CN Editorial Team

‘Ypres Tourism’ releases brochure highlighting commemorative events for 2014-15

Ypres Tourism has developed a brochure with its partners highlighting events which are to take place in Ypres, Belgium, in 2014-15 to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

April 11, 2013 CN Editorial Team

France and Germany to fund Centenary events in Sarajevo

The French Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced that a programme of events to mark the Centenary of the First World War in Sarajevo has been submitted.

April 14, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australian War Memorial begins redevelopment of First World War galleries for Centenary

The Australian War Memorial has started a $32 million modernisation of its First World War galleries as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary.

April 20, 2013 CN Editorial Team

New Zealand’s Te Papa Museum sets out five year Centenary plan

Scoop Independent News reports that New Zealand’s Te Papa Museum has outlined its plans for the next five years to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

April 25, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Anzac Day: Remembrance services held on 98th anniversary of Gallipoli landings

The 98th anniversary of the amphibious landings at Gallipoli, which saw severe losses for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, is marked with commemorations in Turkey, Australia & New Zealand.