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September 7, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Lusitania tribute at UK Merchant Navy Day Service

The sinking of the transatlantic liner Lusitania 100 years ago was remembered at the UK’s Merchant Navy Day commemorative service in London on September 6th 2015.

September 14, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Ireland and the First World War – WFA conference in Cork

A Western Front Association conference in Cork will consider the impact of the First World War on Ireland and its legacy.

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September 15, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell Centenary – events coming up in Belgium and UK

Centenary News takes a first look at commemorations coming up in October 2015 to mark the centenary of the execution of the British nurse, Edith Cavell, in occupied Belgium during WW1.

September 15, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell Centenary – Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral

Centenary News highlights forthcoming events at Norwich Cathedral in this preview of UK commemorations marking the centenary of Edith Cavell’s execution in occupied Belgium.

September 17, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Three unknown British WW1 soldiers buried at CWGC cemeteries in France

Three British soldiers of the First World War have been buried at Commonwealth cemeteries after the discovery of their remains in France.

September 18, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Prince Charles and First Minister to join Scotland’s Battle of Loos tribute

Prince Charles and Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, are to attend the Battle of Loos centenary commemorations in Dundee on September 26th 2015.

September 20, 2015 CN Editorial Team

‘The Chimp Who Went to War’ – family event at UK National Archives

One of the more unusual operations of the First World War is the focus for a family event at the UK National Archives in London on October 3rd 2015.

September 21, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Edith Cavell network ‘sent Allies secret intelligence’ – former UK security chief

There’s clear evidence that Edith Cavell’s close associates were involved in gathering intelligence, says a former head of Britain’s security service in a BBC programme.

September 23, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Loos Centenary – CWGC launches battlefield remembrance trail

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched a remembrance trail for visitors to the battlefields of Loos ahead of this week’s Centenary commemorations.

September 23, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Loos Centenary – charity republishes soldier’s first-hand story of the battle

A British soldier’s description of the Battle of Loos has been republished for the Centenary by the charity, Blind Veterans UK.