Government Plans – Page 23 – First World War Centenary News Archive

February 3, 2016 CN Editorial Team

UK acts to keep Lawrence of Arabia’s dagger and robes

The British Government has placed temporary export bans on a dagger and traditional robes worn by Lawrence of Arabia in the hope of finding a buyer to keep them in the UK.

February 4, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Western Front centenary focus for New Zealand in 2016

New Zealanders who fought at the Battle of the Somme will be remembered during the country’s 2016 programme of international First World War commemorations focussing on France and Belgium.

February 8, 2016 CN Editorial Team

France prepares for Verdun Centenary – February 2016

France embarks on a year of commemorations in February 2016, marking the Centenary of the Battle of Verdun.

February 17, 2016 CN Editorial Team

British royal family to attend Somme Centenary events in UK, France & Canada

Buckingham Palace gives first details of the Somme Centenary commemorations to be attended by Queen Elizabeth and senior members of the British royal family in summer 2016.

February 24, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Britain’s Verdun Centenary tribute to French war memorials

Three memorials in the UK dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of French First World War soldiers have been given added conservation status to mark the centenary of the Battle of Verdun.

February 29, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Latest Manx WW1 stamps mark Somme & Jutland Centenaries

Stamps remembering the Battles of the Somme and Jutland have been released by the Isle of Man Post Office in its latest issues marking the First World War Centenary.

March 10, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Somme Centenary – Update on UK national commemorations in Manchester

Tickets have been released for a free concert to be held in Manchester on July 1st as part of the UKs national day of commemorations in the city marking the Battle of the Somme Centenary.

March 27, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Easter ceremonies in Ireland remember 1916 uprising against British rule

Big crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Easter Sunday (March 27th 2016) for commemorations marking the centenary of the Easter Rising during WW1.

April 7, 2016 CN Editorial Team

UK call for nationwide vigils to mark Somme Centenary

Cities, towns and villages across Britain are invited to hold their own tributes in summer 2016 to mark 100 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme.

April 18, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Centenary tribute to America’s WWI pilots in France – April 20

As the US and France prepare for a rededication ceremony to mark the centennial of a group of American pilots entering the First World War, Patrick Gregory looks back at the impact of the volunteer airmen.