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Duke of Edinburgh opens First World War exhibition

Posted on December 2, 2014 by DH

The Duke of Edinburgh has opened the new permanent First World War exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum in north London. Entitled The First World War in the Air, the exhibition focuses on the often overlooked role of air power during the … Continue reading →

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WW1 posters on show at Ulster Museum

Posted on November 29, 2014 by DH

The Ulster Museum in Belfast is currently running an exhibition focused on the posters of the First World War. Entitled Answer the Call, the exhibition covers the development of such artworks throughout the conflict. Curator of history for National Museums Northern … Continue reading →

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Tower of London poppy designer shares feelings

Posted on November 11, 2014 by DH

Designer Tom Piper, who laid out the Tower of London poppy memorial, has spoken of his surprise and emotion at the public’s response to the artwork. Emotional moment He said: ‘It was a wonderful thing to see it finished. I … Continue reading →

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Largest First World War archeological dig under way in Belgium

Posted on November 9, 2014 by DH

A project to lay a new pipeline through an area that was once part of the Western Front is yielding a large number of archeological finds. As Belgian energy company Fluxys works to put the pipeline in place, archeologists are taking … Continue reading →

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Exeter Rugby Club remembers First World War soldiers

Posted on November 4, 2014 by DH

Twelve former Exeter Rugby Club players and officials are to be remembered with a new commemorative plaque at Sandy Park – home of the Exeter Chiefs Premiership Rugby team. A special memorial service will take place at the stadium on … Continue reading →

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The First Australian to fall in the First World War

Posted on October 26, 2014 by DH

The first Australian soldier to lose his life in the First World War may well have been 22-year-old Lieutenant William Malcolm Chisholm, who was killed at the Battle of Le Cateau in August 1914. Delphine Bartier, press and media manager … Continue reading →

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Surviving Gallipoli ship to be restored and put on display

Posted on October 25, 2014 by DH

The last surviving ship that took part in the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 is to be restored and opened to the public with the help of a £1.75m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). HMS M33 was a monitor … Continue reading →

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WW1 vintage champagne sells for £5,600

Posted on October 24, 2014 by DH

A bottle of Pol Roger 1914 – Winston Churchill’s favourite vintage of his favourite wine – which has lain undisturbed in the cellars of the champagne house for 100 years, was sold at auction house Bonhams’ Fine Wine Sale in London on … Continue reading →

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Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visit WW1 artwork at Tower

Posted on October 16, 2014 by DH

HM The Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh have visited an art installation that marks the Centenary of the First World War. The Royal pair toured the exhibit, featuring thousands of ceramic poppies, at the Tower of London. A … Continue reading →

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French soldier’s bedroom preserved for almost 100 years

Posted on October 14, 2014 by DH

A First World War French dragoon officer’s bedroom has been preserved for almost 100 years exactly as he left it in 1918. Second Lieutenant Hubert Rochereau lived with his parents in the village of Bélâbre in central France. When he … Continue reading →

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