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First World War Centenary

2014 marks 100 years since the start of the First World War. Within government the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is leading plans to build a commemoration fitting of this significant milestone in world history.

Anzac Day pic from British Library

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Our blog on how the First World War changed lives across Britain.

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  1. New website on all UK war memorials launched

    • published 4 February 2015
    • News story

  2. Lord Ahmad launches First World War battlefields legacy project

    • published 29 January 2015
    • Press release

  3. Marking the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign

    • published 19 January 2015
    • News story
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Publications

  1. WW1 Victoria Cross recipients from overseas

    • 26 June 2014
    • Promotional material

  2. First World War centenary toolkit for local communities

    • 13 June 2014
    • Guidance

  3. 2013 Belgo-British Conference report on History and reconciliation

    • 17 December 2013
    • Independent report

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Announcements

  1. New website on all UK war memorials launched

    • 4 February 2015
    • News story

  2. Lord Ahmad launches First World War battlefields legacy project

    • 29 January 2015
    • Press release

  3. В Ташкенте состоялся показ фильма, приуроченный к столетию Первой мировой войны

    • 20 January 2015
    • News article

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