Monthly Archives: November 2015

Vandals deface London war graves

Posted on November 23, 2015 by DH

War graves in a London cemetery have been defaced by vandals using spray paint. The graves – of Australian soldiers who died during the First World War – are in Harefield churchyard in the Hillingdon area. They are some of … Continue reading →

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Charity takes on Reading University to save First World War building

Posted on November 13, 2015 by DH

The Victorian Society has launched a campaign to try to stop Reading University from knocking down St Patrick’s Hall – a building that was used by air cadets during the First World War. Among those who lived there was William … Continue reading →

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UK government unveils Battle of Jutland centenary plans

Posted on November 13, 2015 by DH

Warships from Britain and Germany will lay wreaths in the North Sea to mark the commemoration of the centenary of the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 2016. Fought off the Danish coast, the battle was one of a relatively … Continue reading →

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