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London’s Cenotaph in £60,000 restoration

Posted on May 5, 2013 by DH

The Cenotaph in London is due to undergo restoration prior to the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. The monument is one of hundreds being cleaned and repaired in readiness for the anniversary next year. The Daily … Continue reading →

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Machine Gun Corps Old Comrades’ memorial project

Posted on March 18, 2013 by DH

The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) Old Comrades’ Association is attempting to photograph all MGC graves and names on memorials. It is hoping to commemorate every MGC soldier who lost their life during World War I. The MGC Old Comrades’ Association … Continue reading →

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Hessett war memorial, Suffolk

Posted on February 25, 2013 by DH

St Ethelbert’s church in Hessett, Suffolk, dates back to the 15th century and is famous for its medieval wallpaintings. Outside the church is a war memorial for the First World War with 14 names on it. Seven of these fell … Continue reading →

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Scunthorpe war memorial uncovered after 50 years

Posted on February 15, 2013 by DH

A First World War memorial that had been stored for 50 years at Scunthorpe’s Old Brumby United Church (formerly St Mark’s Methodist Church) is to be rededicated on 3 March. Website This is Scunthorpe reports that relatives of any of those … Continue reading →

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