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Overseas VC winners saluted at National Memorial Arboretum

Posted on February 27, 2015 by DH

The British government’s communities secretary, Eric Pickles, will make a speech at an unveiling ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum on 5 March to commemorate the overseas-born First World War recipients of the Victoria Cross. Pickles will be drawing attention … Continue reading →

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Memorial to Royal Leicestershire Regiment at National Arboretum

Posted on September 18, 2014 by DH

A memorial to the Royal Leicestershire Regiment will be dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Saturday 27 September 2014 – the 326th anniversary of the founding of the Regiment. India service The Regiment was conferred with the … Continue reading →

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Duke of Cambridge backs Football Remembers project

Posted on May 11, 2014 by DH

The Duke of Cambridge has announced his support for Football Remembers, a national commemoration that will mark the centenary of the Christmas Truce in 1914. Professional, amateur and school football teams will join in a series of activities between now and … Continue reading →

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War Horse screening marks Centenary at National Memorial Arboretum

Posted on May 7, 2014 by DH

An outdoor screening of Stephen Spielberg’s film War Horse will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum on 22 July as part of the centre’s commemorations of the Centenary of the First World War. The event follows the recent visit … Continue reading →

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National Arboretum opens First World War Centenary trails

Posted on March 27, 2014 by DH

The UK’s National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will launch its First World War Centenary trails on Saturday 29 March. The 2km Discovery Trail will give visitors to the Arboretum, which is part of The Royal British Legion family of charities, … Continue reading →

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