The National Archives in the UK has chosen the First World War as this year’s theme for a short film competition, using its collections to inspire budding film makers.
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New course explores impact of First World War on history of flight
An online course exploring the evolution of air power in the First World War is launched in October 2014 by Birmingham University, in association with the RAF Museum and the BBC.
Continue readingCentenary of ‘Race to the Sea’ and ‘Mademoiselle from Armentières’ remembered in France
The 100th anniversary of the battles known as the 'Race to the Sea' will be remembered with a historical re-enactment in the French town of Armentières on October 11th and 12th 2014.
Continue reading£92,000 UK lottery grant announced for project remembering Edith Cavell
The story of the executed First World War Nurse, Edith Cavell, is to be told by the Cavell Nurses’ Trust with a grant totalling almost £92,000 from the UK Heritage Lottery Fund.
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The first English League footballer killed in action in 1914: told by the Western Front Association
The Western Front Association tells the story of Larrett Roebuck, the first English League footballer killed in France 100 years ago.
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The first English League footballer killed in action in 1914: told by the Western Front Association
The Western Front Association tells the story of Larrett Roebuck, the first English League footballer killed in France 100 years ago.
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Poet Andrew Motion to read at Leeds University Centenary commemorations
The former UK Poet Laureate, Sir Andrew Motion, will be taking part in events marking the First World War Centenary at Leeds University on October 22nd 2014.
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The UK National Archives releases interactive online map to reveal the global reach of the First World War
Launched in the summer of 2014, First World War: A Global View, is part of UK’s National Archives’ ongoing Centenary programme. First World War 100 is designed to help members of the public search through First World War records.
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First World War Sikh and Commonwealth soldiers remembered at Leicester University
Sikh and Commonwealth soldiers who fought for Britain in the First World War will be remembered in a lecture series at Leicester University on October 18th 2014.
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Ireland to take part in UK Cenotaph service on Remembrance Sunday
The Irish Government will a wreath for the first time at the Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London on November 9th 2014.
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