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First World War: Myth or Misbegotten Shambles?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by samiraahmed

“This official UK £2 coin remembers one of the most significant moments in British history with a design that recalls the spirit, and with hindsight, the poignancy, of the rush to enlist encouraged by Lord Kitchener. This £2 coin, a … Continue reading →

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Oh What A Lovely War Commemoration!

Posted on October 16, 2013 by samiraahmed

Recently the Prime Minister  spoke of his hopes that events  to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War would be a “commemoration that, like the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, says something about who we are as … Continue reading →

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