Rarely seen photographs show aftermath of First World War
Rarely seen photographs showing the destruction of First World War weapons are going on display as part of an exhibition on the aftermath of the conflict.
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War memorials dedicated to Dundee school’s fallen alumni to be restored after £12k funding boost
War memorials dedicated to a school’s fallen alumni are to be restored and relocated to preserve them for future generations.
Dundee families urged to share connections to First World War
Dundonians are being asked to share their family connections to the First World War for a national project celebrating the 100th anniversary of the conflict.
Public urged to help trace ‘forgotten’ nurses at wartime country house hospital
Rare photographs from the First World War’s first country house hospital have been converted to colour to help identify the “forgotten” nurses who served there.
Set of special stamps to mark centenary of end of First World War
A set of stamps is being issued to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
First World War U-Boat propeller handed back to German Navy
A First World War U-Boat propeller has been handed back to the German Navy more than 100 years after its submarine was sunk by the Royal Navy.
Melinda Messenger urges support for veterans on Long Walk Home
Melinda Messenger has urged people to support veterans talking part in a walk to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
President could be inaugurated earlier in day to accommodate Armistice event
Ireland’s president could be inaugurated at an earlier part of the day than usual to ensure it does not clash with the centenary of the end of the First World War, it has been claimed.
Volunteers re-enact First World War encampment in Verdun
Hundreds of volunteers from 18 countries have gathered in the north-eastern French town of Verdun to keep alive the memory of those who fought under appalling conditions in the First World War.
Peter Jackson’s First World War archive footage film to premiere across the UK
Peter Jackson’s new First World War film, comprised of restored archive footage that has been colourised, will get its world premiere during the BFI London Film Festival.
City Square hosts launch of movement to say ‘thank you’ to First World War heroes
City Square played host to the launch of a movement to say “thank you” to those who served during the First World War.
In Pictures: Battle of Amiens remembered 100 years on
The centenary of a key turning point in the First World War has been marked with a solemn service at Amiens Cathedral.
Pioneering bid to excavate First World War training trench under way in Ireland
The first ever bid to excavate a First World War training trench in the Republic of Ireland is under way.
Pioneering bid to excavate First World War training trench under way in Ireland
The first ever bid to excavate a First World War training trench in the Republic of Ireland is under way.
Final war widow whose husband inspired War Horse dies aged 96
Dorothy Ellis, the final First World War widow whose late husband inspired the novel War Horse, has died aged 96, her family said.
Memorial to ‘last Tommy’ disappears in Belgium
A memorial stone dedicated to Britain’s last survivor of the World War One trenches has gone missing from a plinth in Belgium.
Former military chiefs call for shops to close on armistice centenary
All shops should be made to close on November 11 as Britain marks the centenary of the armistice, two former military chiefs have said.
Story of Scots in wartime London needs to be told – Princess Royal
The Princess Royal has launched a new book about the contribution of Scots in London during the First World War.
Unique poppy garden to remember First World War fallen opens
A unique garden of poppies has been opened to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War and to honour those who lost their lives defending our freedom.
War hero Sandy, 91, shares his remarkable story
A 91-year-old war hero has shared the remarkable story of his survival after his ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine.