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  • Stephen Williams pays tribute to the bravery of Douglas Reynolds VC

    Communities Minister paid tribute to Captain Douglas Reynolds as commemorative Victoria Cross paving stone was laid in his honour in Bristol.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communities ministers attend first commemorative paving stones ceremonies

    Communities Ministers are leading tributes to the bravery of World War One heroes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War Centenary: we will remember them

    Details of commemorative events to mark 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary commemorates World War 1 Centenary

    The FCO is commemorating WW1 centenary in services of remembrance today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War Centenary commemorations

    Baroness Jenny Randerson: “The centenary offers a unique opportunity to bring us together as a nation.”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military Medals Review

    Baroness Stowell gave a written ministerial statement on the Military Medals Review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Act of Remembrance marking Centenary of last day of peace before World War 1

    On 27 July the UK will participate in an event marking the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 as part of the Italian Government’s WW1 Commemoration programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Imperial War Museum London reopens to the public

    First World War galleries showcases new exhibitions for everyone to enjoy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reopening of the Imperial War Museum: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister gave a speech at the reopening of the Imperial War Museum London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mary Beard leads team of experts in WW1 tweetathon

    See highlights from the day-long #TalkingWW1 twitter event in our Storify.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take part in #LightsOut

    4 August: Join DCMS and 14-18 NOW by marking the start of First World War through the #LightsOut campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi attends WW1 Commemorations

    Baroness Warsi represents the UK government at commemorations in Sarajevo to mark start of the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Culture Secretary writes a Letter to an Unknown Soldier

    Part of a nation wide arts project to commemorate the start of the First World War

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Frances Quinn bakes trench cake

    Share your First World War recipes and stories to commemorate the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War Centenary cathedral repair fund opens

    Church of England and Catholic cathedrals in England can apply to new fund for urgent repair work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War digital postcards

    Fascinating facts for you to share across your social networks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Honouring our Victoria Cross heroes

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles writes in The Sun newspaper about the importance of honouring our Victoria Cross heroes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pickles backs campaign to restore Victoria Cross hero graves to former glory

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announces £100,000 towards the restoration of the UK graves of First World War Victoria Cross heroes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 20th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government addressed Kwibuka20, the event in Birmingham remembering the Rwanda genocide.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War trenches uncovered at Ballykinler

    A series of First World War practice trenches have been uncovered at Ballykinler Training Centre in Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government