First World War

The Oxford English Dictionary and the First World War

The Oxford English Dictionary have published a magnificent timeline replete with detailed information panels for 100 WORDS THAT DEFINE...

Gallipoli Service 2015

According to Breaking News Reporter Judith Ireland "Thousands make last-minute decision to go for Anzac centenary tickets" Even though...

Debate over presentation of history by comedians

"Black Adder" and its ilk are definitely not suitable for schools according to UK Education Secretary Michael Gove. Professorial...

The Emden and HMAS Sydney - an Australian perspective by Mike Carlton

"On the morning of October 4, 1913, Sydney Harbour was lined with thousands of Australians eager to catch their first glimpse of the...

V C RECIPIENTS TO HAVE SPECIAL PAVERS IN UK

Victoria Cross recipients will be central to the United Kingdom commemorations of the centenary of WW1. There will be a national...

MEMORIAL PARKS

Sometimes when taking an unexpected turn around a corner, or going down a path not walked before, a quiet spot of contemplation near a...

LOST AND FOUND MEDALS

Sometimes, to everyone's distress, war service medals can be lost or stolen. These important items, the record of a service history, mean...

CENTENARY PROGRAMME UPDATE UK & NZ

Partners and funds are also being allocated in the UK and in NZ to explore, conserve and share WW1 heritage. Many commemorative projects...