Monthly Archives: June 2014

Serbian leaders to attend Princip statue unveiling

Posted on June 27, 2014 by DH

The Serbian prime minister and president are to attend a ceremony in Sarajevo to unveil a statue of Gavrilo Princip, the young student who assassinated the Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The shooting, on 28 June 1914, provided the spark that … Continue reading →

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British Library opens WW1 Centenary exhibition

Posted on June 23, 2014 by DH

The British Library is marking the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War with an exhibition entitled: Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour. On show are Christmas cards, letters, cartoons, posters and the manuscripts of famous war poets. … Continue reading →

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Devon village remembers tallest British soldier of WW1

Posted on June 21, 2014 by DH

A soldier who was reputed to be the tallest man in the British Army during the First World War will be remembered in Devon later this month as part of commemorations of the Centenary. Harry Barter stood more than 6ft … Continue reading →

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English WW1 Muslim Cemetery to be restored

Posted on June 19, 2014 by DH

A memorial to Muslim soldiers who died during the First World War is to be restored to mark the Centenary. The former cemetery, at Horsell Common near Woking, has been repaired following a grant from English Heritage. Originally built in … Continue reading →

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Archeology project explores Yorkshire First World War trenches

Posted on June 17, 2014 by DH

A community archaeology project supported by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is looking to uncover a forgotten aspect of the First World War. Members of the local community are being invited to help shed some light on three … Continue reading →

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