Researchers at the University of Ulster are encouraging community groups to take part in a major international research project on the First World War and its legacy.
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Canadian orchestra to mark First World War Centenary with UK concert tour
A leading Canadian orchestra will tour the UK in October 2014 to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War and celebrate the close ties between the two nations.
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Singing at Menin Gate will stir First World War family memories for London choristers
Members of the London Pro Arte Choir are due to travel to Ypres in July 2014 to sing under the Menin Gate, bringing back memories of past relatives who fought in the First World War.
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Singing at Menin Gate will stir First World War family memories for London choristers
Members of the London Pro Arte Choir are due to travel to Ypres in July 2014 to sing under the Menin Gate, bringing back memories of past relatives who fought in the First World War.
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Schoolchildren plant poppy seeds at home of British Prime Minister to remember First World War
Schoolchildren planted poppy seeds in the garden of Number 10 Downing Street, the home of the British Prime Minister, to remember the First World War.
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The Sunday Times: Prince William and Catherine to attend St Symphorien First World War ceremony in Belgium
The Sunday Times reports that Queen Elizabeth has asked Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge to represent the UK at a ceremony in Belgium marking the Centenary of the start of the First World War.
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First World War trench will be visitor highlight at Imperial War Museum’s new galleries in London
A recreated First World War trench, complete with the sights and sounds of battle, will be one of the highlights of permanent new galleries being opened at the Imperial War Museum in London.
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Centenary News speaks to Taylor Downing, author of ‘Secret Warriors’
Centenary News’ Books Editor, Eleanor Baggley, has spoken to author Taylor Downing about his latest publication, Secret Warriors.
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Buckingham Palace publishes Royal Family’s First World War Centenary engagements
Buckingham Palace has announced full details of the First World War Centenary events to be attended by senior members of the British Royal Family on 4th August 2014.
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Princes William and Harry, and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, to mark First World War Centenary in Belgium
It’s been confirmed that Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry will be in Belgium on 4th August 2014 for events marking the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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