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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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Lawrence of Arabia map for sale at Sotheby’s

Posted on October 12, 2014 by DH

A map drawn by First World War desert commander TE Lawrence will go on sale at Sotheby’s in London on 4 November 2014. The hand-drawn map shows an area of Saudi Arabia that Lawrence and his men crossed in May … Continue reading →

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Shot at dawn pamphlet published online

Posted on September 8, 2014 by DH

A campaigning contemporary pamphlet, designed to draw attention to the British army’s relatively common and often arbitrary use of the death penalty, has been made available online. Entitled Shootings at Dawn and written by Ernest Thurtle MP, it uses extracts … Continue reading →

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WW1 Tank Corps VC winner saved trapped crew

Posted on August 29, 2014 by DH

In 1914 20-year-old Cecil Sewell was an articled clerk at his father’s law firm in Greenwich, London. At the outbreak of war he joined the Royal West Kent Regiment. In 1916 he signed up with the newly established Tank Corps, … Continue reading →

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Recognition for Channel Islander killed during retreat from Mons

Posted on August 21, 2014 by DH

A Jersey housing development is to be named after the first Channel Islander to be killed in the First World War. Captain EFV (Victor) Briard was 25 when he was killed in action on 24 August 1914 during the retreat … Continue reading →

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Rare colour photographs show realities of WW1

Posted on August 20, 2014 by DH

  To mark the Centenary of the First World War, publisher Taschen has produced a fascinating volume dedicated to colour photographs from the conflict. Entitled The First World War in Colour it brings together more than 320 images brought together … Continue reading →

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Sussex memorial for Battle of Mons VC winner

Posted on August 19, 2014 by DH

A memorial stone is to be unveiled to commemorate one of the first Victoria Cross winners of the First World War. Private Sidney Godley VC, of the Royal Fusiliers, won the medal for his defence of the Nimy railway bridge … Continue reading →

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Worcestershire Cricket Club rededicates WW1 memorial

Posted on August 18, 2014 by DH

A memorial to the Worcestershire County Cricket Club players who were killed in the First World War has been rededicated to mark the Centenary of 1914. Some 17 club members, including 10 first XI players, lost their lives in the … Continue reading →

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Welsh WW1 monument unveiled at Langemark

Posted on August 15, 2014 by DH

A memorial to commemorate Welsh soldiers who were killed in the First World War will be unveiled at Langemark, Belgium, on 16 August. It will comprise a Welsh dragon atop a slate cromlech and is near the spot where Welsh … Continue reading →

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The first Flying Corps casualties of the First World War

Posted on August 8, 2014 by DH

In August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) began its deployment to France. On the 12th, the Corps lost its first casualties, when one of its aircraft came down soon after take off. Second-lieutenant Robin Skene and air mechanic Raymond … Continue reading →

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