Flanders News has filmed the burial service of three First World War South African soldiers, which were discovered in 2011.
Continue reading
Tag: Events
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.
Continue reading
English town of Hartlepool to mark Centenary of bombardment by German Navy
The BBC reports that the English town of Hartlepool will be marking the Centenary of the First World War with a £400,000 programme of events.
Continue reading
Tour de France 2014 to have special First World War Centenary route
leJDD reports that the Tour de France will mark the Centenary of the First World War with a special route through sites of importance during the conflict in 2014.
Continue reading
Mountaineering expedition in 2015 to mark Centenary of Italy’s entry into the First World War
On 24th May 2015 a mountaineering expedition – which will span 1500km from the Stelvio Pass to the Carso Plateau – will mark the Centenary of Italy’s entrance into the First World War.
Continue reading
London to Ypres trek to mark the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War
The Royal Star & Garter Homes is organising a five day trek from London to Ypres to mark the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Continue reading
Congolese President Kabila invited to Belgium to mark First World War Centenary
Camer reports that the Belgian Government has invited the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, to attend First World War Centenary commemorations in Belgium.
Continue reading
President of India pays tribute to First World War soldiers on visit to Belgium
President Pranab Mukherjee of India laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels, Belgium, in memory of soldiers who fought during the First World War.
Continue reading
Duke of Edinburgh to attend ceremony at Ypres as soil is gathered from Flanders Fields
The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince Philip, will attend a Last Post Ceremony on November 11th 2013 as soil is gathered from Flanders Fields for a memorial garden in London.
Continue reading
Tour de France 2014 route with Ypres stage to mark First World War Centenary announced
The Tour de France 2014 route has been announced, with a stage at Ypres to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue reading