The BBC is dramatising three key moments for British troops fighting on the Western Front in a drama series starting in August 2014 to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Peter Alhadeff reports.
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Western Front Association announces major tribute to first British troops sent to France in 1914
The Western Front Association has announced four days of events in August 2014 to mark the 100th anniversary of the British Expeditionary Force leaving for France.
Continue readingWilfred Owen’s First World War poetry returns to Craiglockhart in Centenary musical performance
Bullets and Daffodils, a musical based on Wilfred Owen's First World War poetry, is to be performed at Craiglockhart in Edinburgh, scene of his inspirational meeting with Siegfried Sassoon.
Continue readingRAF Museum in London offers rare personal look at First World War archives
London's Royal Air Force Museum is offering a very rare chance for the public to view original First World War documents dating from 1914.
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‘Lights out’ and vigils mark Britain going to war 100 years ago
Lights were darkened on many buildings in Britain on August 4th 2014 to mark the 100th anniversary of the country entering the First World War.
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German President, French President, Prince William and King of Belgium speak at Liège remembrance event
The German President said Germany’s invasion of Belgium was “completely unjustifiable”. Prince William talked of how enemies are now friends and allies. And the King of Belgium said we should “cherish” the peace we now have in Europe.
Continue readingAugust 4th 2014: call for ‘Lights Out’ across UK at 10pm to mark war Centenary
People across the UK are invited to turn off their lights tonight for a moment of shared reflection on the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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Mons commemoration event at St Symphorien Military Cemetery
Royalty, heads of state, and families of those who had died in the war gathered at the St Symphorien Military Cemetery near Mons in Belgium this evening for what the Commonwealth War Graves Commission described as “a unique act of commemoration” to mark the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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Prince Harry opens ‘Step Short’ Arch remembering the millions who sailed to war from Channel port of Folkestone
Prince Harry has inaugurated a commemorative arch in Folkestone, dedicated to the heroism and sacrifice of those who passed through the English Channel port on their way to the Western Front.
Continue readingTank Museum in Dorset marks Centenary of Britain going to war
To mark the Centenary of the United Kingdom's declaration of war on Germany, the Tank Museum in Dorset will be holding a day of events which will see cavalry, tank and air displays.
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