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Gateways to the First World War is a centre for public engagement with the Great War centenary, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Our aim is to encourage and support public interest in the centenary through a range of events and activities such as open days and study days, advice on access to materials and expertise, and signposting for other resources and forms of support.
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  1. National Registration Act becomes law in Great Britain

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    Find out more about National Registration and related documents at the National Archives.

  2. Vimy Ridge and the opening of the Battle of Arras

    Event

    Read about the Canadian experience of Vimy Ridge at the Canadian War Museum's website.

  3. The Third and final Battle of Krithia begins at Gallipoli as Allies attempt to push inland from their beach-heads. British losses amount to 6,000 men.

    Event

    Find out more about the Battle of Krithia at the Imperial War Museum.

  4. The first Zeppelin raid on London kills 7 and injures 35.

    Event

    Visit BBC World War One at Home for more information about Zeppelin raids during the First World War.

  5. British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by German firing squad for helping POWs escape from Belgium to Holland. She becomes a popular martyr and British heroine.

    Event

    Find out more about Edith Cavell at 1914-1918 Online.

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