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July 1, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Somme Centenary: UK two-minute silence on July 1

Britain will observe two minutes of silence at 7.28 am on Friday July 1st 2016, marking the start of the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Somme Centenary – British & French leaders attend National Commemorative Event at Thiepval Memorial in France

The British National Event to remember the Battle of the Somme was held in front of the Thiepval War Memorial during the morning of July 1st 2016 – 100 years after the start of the battle.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Round-up of other Somme centenary memorial events

As well as the commemorative events at Thiepval and Manchester, there were many other events in the UK and France that marked the centenary.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Friends of Lochnagar remember the Battle of the Somme centenary at La Grande Mine

Centenary News volunteer writer Karen Thomas attended the memorial event at Lochnagar Crater on July 1st 2016, and has sent this report.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

More photos of Manchester’s Somme commemorations

More photos from Centenary News of the UK national commemorations in Manchester marking the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme on July 1st 2016.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Royal family join Newfoundland tributes to ‘defining moment’ on the Somme

Princess Anne attended Newfoundland’s centenary commemorations on July 1st 2016 remembering soldiers of the Newfoundland Regiment who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

‘We are here’ – Centenary live tribute to soldiers of the Somme

Volunteers dressed as First World War soldiers made unannounced appearances across the UK on July 1st, for a centenary project bringing home the scale of Britain’s losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

July 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Somme Centenary – UK national commemorations in Manchester

Centenary News reports from Manchester on the day the city hosted Britain’s national remembrance ceremonies for the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

July 4, 2016 CN Editorial Team

‘The Danger Tree’ – Digital art exhibition remembering the Somme

The Danger Tree, an interactive art exhibition commemorating the Battle of the Somme, opened at a 'pop-up' venue in Greenwich, London, on July 1st 2016.

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July 9, 2016 CN Editorial Team

‘Perspectives on the Somme’ – Western Front Association Conference

The Western Front Association commemorates the Battle of the Somme with a one-day conference in the UK on July 9th 2016.