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First World War
92 posts
NEWS
7
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Apr, 2024
Joy as historic organ at Redditch church is restored after successful £11k fundraising campaign
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9
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Nov, 2022
REMEMBRANCE - Thomas Brothers' poignant poppy displays return to Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wythall
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30
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Jun, 2022
Heartless vandals trashed Redditch Peace Memorial last night
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5
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Nov, 2021
Poignant poppy displays unveiled at Thomas Brothers
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18
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Feb, 2020
Never forgotten: Relatives write in over the loss of old soldier Ronald
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11
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Nov, 2019
Redditch falls silent on Armistice Day - see pictures
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18
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Jul, 2019
Peace - RBL marks 100 years since Peace Day with 'Tommy Alcester'
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10
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Jul, 2019
Local author writes about the exploits of his grandfather during the First World War
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5
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Jan, 2019
Thank you: Redditch resident reflects on day he joined Cenotaph march
NEWS
9
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Dec, 2018
Just Giving target for Remembrance Sunday crash victim Ade smashed
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29
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Nov, 2018
Army veteran fighting for his life after Studley Remembrance Sunday horror
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25
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Nov, 2018
Children at Beoley First pay their tribute to those in the Armed Forces
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17
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Nov, 2018
The story of Private George Wall who died after Armistice was signed
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17
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Nov, 2018
Vaynor and Walkwood schools hold joint Remembrance ceremony
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17
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Nov, 2018
Redditch resident Margaret toasts her 100th birthday at Brambles
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16
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Nov, 2018
Sunshine greets Remembrance Sunday parade in Astwood Bank
NEWS
13
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Nov, 2018
Names of the fallen honoured as Studley pays its respects in style
NEWS
12
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Nov, 2018
Learn from the past for a peaceful future: Alcester marks Remembrance
NEWS
11
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Nov, 2018
Thousands turn out as Redditch pays its respects to the fallen
NEWS
10
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Nov, 2018
Poignant start to Remembrance weekend at Holberrow Green service
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11
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Nov, 2018
Knitting a redditch community together with fun, friendship and skill
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11
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Nov, 2018
There's some corner of a foreign field that is for ever England
NEWS
10
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Nov, 2018
Great War project sees Redditch pupils research bravery of the fallen
NEWS
9
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Nov, 2018
Redditch man David Millward proud of father’s Great War legacy
NEWS
7
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Nov, 2018
Remembrance Day services in Redditch this Sunday, November 11
NEWS
9
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Nov, 2018
Thomas Brothers mark the centenary of the end of WW1 with poppy display
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8
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Nov, 2018
Evening of drama, music and hope as Redditch joins national celebration
NEWS
4
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Nov, 2018
'Poppy Art' exhibition to be auctioned off in aid of Royal British Legion
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3
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Nov, 2018
Aiming high - Alcester launches Poppy Appeal aiming to smash target
NEWS
5
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Nov, 2018
Dedication service is held for memorial garden to the fallen
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4
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Nov, 2018
Ordinary Redditch lad killed just days before the Armistice in WW1
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1
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Nov, 2018
'Redditch is a fantastic town' - joy as people wear their poppies with pride
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31
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Oct, 2018
Proud local veteran to march to the Cenotaph in London thanks to charity
NEWS
30
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Oct, 2018
Roll of Honour to be presented to pay respect to Stratford district residents who lost their lives during WW1
NEWS
28
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Oct, 2018
Redditch soldiers were still fighting on the Western Front less than 20 days before the Armistice
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22
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Oct, 2018
Ghosts of a lost generation make their presence felt in St Stephen's
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23
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Oct, 2018
Choirs unite with Alvechurch pupils to perform a Concert for Peace
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21
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Oct, 2018
Single sentence hides a world of pain for family of fallen Redditch soldier
NEWS
20
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Oct, 2018
Aiming for a record: Alcester Poppy Appeal set to be launched in style
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19
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Oct, 2018
Daffs and poppies - Call for recruits to make Astwood Bank really bloom
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23
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Oct, 2018
Memorial wall makes Redditch pupils pause for thought and to remember
NEWS
18
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Oct, 2018
Redditch Royal British Legion launches sponsor a poppy campaign
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14
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Oct, 2018
A truly global conflict: How four Redditch soldiers met their fate
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PICTURE SPECIAL
13
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Oct, 2018
24 Studley men who fought in the First World War finally recognised
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PICTURE SPECIAL
10
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Oct, 2018
Stunning Church Hill memorial service marks 100th anniversary since death of local WW1 soldier
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5
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Oct, 2018
Everyone invited to dedication of Church Hill garden of remembrance
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8
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Oct, 2018
Name change for recreation ground as centenary of war ending nears
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5
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Oct, 2018
Studley remembers as missing names are etched on to War Memorial
NEWS
7
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Oct, 2018
100 years ago the death toll mounts as Redditch soldiers march on
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30
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Sep, 2018
No let up in the killing 100 years ago as First World War neared the end
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23
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Sep, 2018
One from Australia, one from town, but both sons of Redditch
NEWS
9
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Sep, 2018
What a waste - Wounded Redditch soldier died a day after retreat
NEWS
8
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Sep, 2018
Two Redditch soldiers who lost their lives this week in the Great War
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26
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Aug, 2018
Recruiting sergeant called to the Front died leading his men in battle
NEWS
15
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Aug, 2018
Honoured to represent Redditch: Philip returns from GP90 pilgrimage
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12
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Aug, 2018
Gas attack could have claimed the life of brave Redditch soldier John
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30
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Jul, 2018
Free family day marking work of county's World War One project
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29
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Jul, 2018
Proud son of a World War l soldier to follow father's footsteps for GP90
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30
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Jun, 2018
Almost there - call for final sum to ensure lost names are on memorial
NEWS
17
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Jun, 2018
How the Worcestershires fought and fell but saved the day in key battle
NEWS
11
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Jun, 2018
Redditch soldiers who met their fate at the Front and as prisoners of war
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9
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Jun, 2018
Rare chance to step aboard the Cavell Carriage as steam train journey
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3
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Jun, 2018
Redditch soldiers in the front line 100 years ago as furious attack launched
NEWS
27
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May, 2018
Wounded in crucial battle, Redditch soldier laid to rest back home
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23
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May, 2018
Travelling exhibition of wartime Worcestershire set to arrive at Redditch Library
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21
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May, 2018
Killed serving his country and now lying in a foreign field with comrades
NEWS
6
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May, 2018
Remembering a Redditch soldier buried a long way from home
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6
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May, 2018
Bel Canto Singers to mark end of the First World War with concert
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27
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Apr, 2018
They died fighting with their Anzac comrades to re-capture key village
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24
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Apr, 2018
Shock as Studley war memorial used as site for web virtual game
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19
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Apr, 2018
Best ever - Alcester Royal British Legion break fundraising record
NEWS
16
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Apr, 2018
100 years ago five Redditch soldiers were fighting for their lives
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8
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Apr, 2018
Three Redditch comrades killed on the same day as they rallied the troops
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7
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Apr, 2018
Fundraising drive to put missing names on Studley War Memorial
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Apr, 2018
Redditch church organist and more who fought and died for his country
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25
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Mar, 2018
German Spring Offensive claims the lives of many sons of Redditch
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18
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Mar, 2018
Life on the frontline as Redditch soldier faced the Germans and disease
NEWS
12
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Feb, 2018
Cruel sea claimed the life of seaman after U-Boat torpedoed Q ship
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5
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Feb, 2018
Redditch war veteran succumbed to disease and misery of the trenches
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23
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Jan, 2018
Help is needed for WWI documentary
NEWS
26
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Nov, 2017
Redditch remembers: Three lost in Cambrai offensive
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12
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Nov, 2017
Thousands line the streets for Redditch's Remembrance Sunday parade
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29
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Oct, 2017
Redditch remembers: a second battle that cost many lives
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22
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Oct, 2017
Redditch remembers: Tales of bravery
NEWS
15
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Oct, 2017
Redditch remembers: a brave hero
NEWS
15
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Oct, 2017
Hollberrow Green: home to soldiers who fell in WWI
NEWS
8
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Oct, 2017
Redditch remembers: Three more who never returned
NEWS
24
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Sep, 2017
Redditch remembers: Six who lost their lives
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3
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Sep, 2017
Redditch Remembers: Seven more who went off into the wilderness
NEWS
27
th
Aug, 2017
Redditch remembers: a fateful day for sons of the town
NEWS
18
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Aug, 2017
100 years ago - Redditch soldiers attack the German trenches
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13
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Aug, 2017
Two brave Redditch soldiers killed in action 100 years ago this week