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Announcing a new competition to foster interest and scholarship in the First World War among young historians Aged 16 – 19

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THE COLIN HARDY MEMORIAL PRIZE Supported by the Western Front Association Do you have an interest in the First World War? Colin Hardy's family invite papers of between 3,000 and 6,000 words (excluding the bibliography) on any subject associated with the First World War. Original ideas and perspectives, along with evidence of primary research,…

Calling All Young Historians Aged 16 – 19

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The annual competition to foster interest and scholarship in the First World War among young people is now open for 2023. Essays or project reports (between 3000 and 6000 words) or video presentations (up to 15 minutes max duration) are eligible. Choose any subject associated with the period of the Great War. Deadline for submissions: 15…

‘To What Extent was the First World War the Main Reason for the Enfranchisement of Women in Britain?’

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The following essay by Lizzie Kenyon-Muir of Hockerill Anglo-European College in Bishops’ Stortford was the overall winner of the Colin Hardy Memorial Award 2023. Read it here, or as a downloadable PDF. To what Extent was the First World War the Main Reason for the Enfranchisement of Women in Britain? Download PDF This browser does …

OUT NOW : Bulletin 126

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Contents of the latest issue of Bulletin include: A letter from Rt Hon Grant Shapps an introduction from The WFA Chair and a report from the Cenotaph 11/11/2023 as well as Schools at Cenotaph. There is news of the Colin Hardy Awards and articles on ‘Bluebirds of War’ and ‘Sterling Ladies FC’ and John Nichol Ex-RAF, PoW 15/16. In addition the…

Stand To! March 2024 Number: 133 Editor's Introduction and contents

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From the Matt Leonard, Editor Stand To! Welcome to the (slightly delayed) first Stand To! of 2024. My apologies for the wait – some things can’t be helped – and there will still be four issues published this year. On that note, I would like to begin by thanking you for the feedback I’ve received regarding last year’s special issue. It was an …

133: March 2024

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