United Kingdom – Page 13 – First World War Centenary News Archive

May 31, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Recently discovered letters from the front line describing the 1914 ‘Christmas Truce’ to be auctioned

Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers is to auction two letters written by British Major J.P.V. Hawksley, to his sister Muriel, describing the ‘Christmas Truce’ of 1914.

June 6, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Imperial War Museum’s Centenary Partnership reaches over 1,000 members from 26 countries

The Imperial War Museum has announced that its Centenary Partnership has significantly developed a year before the 100 year anniversary of the conflict begins.

June 9, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Details of official British First World War Centenary plans begin to emerge

The Telegraph publishes details of UK Centenary plans, ahead of an official announcement tomorrow, which Centenary News will be reporting from.

June 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British newspaper websites ‘The Independent’ and ‘The Telegraph’ highlight minister’s argument that the Centenary should not become an “anti-German festival”

UK newspapers highlight the Communities Secretary’s comment that the Centenary should not be an “anti-German, anti-Turkish festival”.

June 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British Government announces four year First World War Centenary programme

The British Government has announced its plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

June 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

UK Government announces battlefield visits for schoolchildren to mark First World War Centenary

Further details have been released about plans to provide “student ambassadors” from schools in England and Wales the opportunity to visit First World War battlefields to mark the Centenary.

June 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British ministers talk about their plans for the Centenary

Centenary News’ Peter Alhadeff attended this morning’s press conference organised by the British Government and has compiled this report.

Author: Peter Alhadeff

June 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Tag: United Kingdom

Recently discovered letters from the front line describing the 1914 ‘Christmas Truce’ to be auctioned

Imperial War Museum’s Centenary Partnership reaches over 1,000 members from 26 countries

Details of official British First World War Centenary plans begin to emerge

British newspaper websites ‘The Independent’ and ‘The Telegraph’ highlight minister’s argument that the Centenary should not become an “anti-German festival”

British Government announces four year First World War Centenary programme

UK Government announces battlefield visits for schoolchildren to mark First World War Centenary

British ministers talk about their plans for the Centenary

British ministers talk about their plans for the Centenary

British Government announces plans for Centenary of the First World War

British ministers talk about their plans for the Centenary