Prince Charles and Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, are to attend the Battle of Loos centenary commemorations in Dundee on September 26th 2015.
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‘The Chimp Who Went to War’ – family event at UK National Archives
One of the more unusual operations of the First World War is the focus for a family event at the UK National Archives in London on October 3rd 2015.
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Battle of Loos 1915 – Scotland’s tribute to the fallen in Dundee
Centenary News reports from Dundee on Scotland’s commemorations, attended by Prince Charles and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, marking the Centenary of the Battle of Loos.
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Somme Centenary ticket ballot opens
An online ballot opens today (September 28th 2015) for tickets to attend next year’s Thiepval commemorations marking the Battle of the Somme Centenary.
Continue readingSomme Centenary ticket ballot – opens September 28
An online ballot opens on September 28th 2015 for tickets to attend next year's Thiepval commemorations marking the Battle of the Somme Centenary.
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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.
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1915 Battle of Loos remembered in Artois
Commemorations have been taking place in France to remember the Battle of Loos, fought as part of Allied Western Front offensives in autumn 1915.
Continue readingIreland 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.
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Tribute at Auchy-les-Mines in northern France to those who died during the later stages of the Battle of Loos
The event was held on Saturday 10th October 2015 – and included a parade, the laying of wreaths, and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the death during the battle of the brother of the British Queen Mother.
Continue readingEdith 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.
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