The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched new online resources to make it easier to locate and visit memorials of relatives killed in the First World War.
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300,000 Commonwealth war grave records put online for First World War Centenary
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched new online resources to make it easier to locate and visit memorials of relatives killed in the First World War.
Continue readingJuly 27: Italy launches global music event to remember Europe’s last hours of peace on this day in 1914
Music remembering the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 will be performed around the world today (July 27th 2014) as part of the Italian Government’s First World War commemorative programme.
Continue readingWar Graves Commission founder Fabian Ware remembered with Blue Plaque
Sir Fabian Ware, founder of the Imperial War Graves Commission, has been honoured today (September 25th 2014) with the unveiling of an English Heritage blue plaque at his former London home.
Continue readingThiepval Memorial to be restored for 2016 Somme Centenary
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced a major project to restore the Thiepval Memorial in France in readiness for the Battle of the Somme Centenary in 2016.
Continue readingCommonwealth War Graves Commission releases new archive records to researchers
Archives relating to the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission have been made available to researchers and members of the public.
Continue readingCommonwealth War Graves Commission releases new archive records to researchers
Archives relating to the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) have been made available to researchers and members of the public..
Continue readingNamibia explores impact of colonial South-West Africa campaign
Museums in Namibia are developing an education project with UK funding to highlight how the First World War shaped the country’s history.
Continue readingCentenary Update: CWGC starts Thiepval restoration
Major works are starting to restore the Thiepval Memorial ahead of next year’s Battle of the Somme centenary commemorations.
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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