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A talk by Steve Roberts 'Analysing the 1916 film 'The Battle of the Somme'

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In 1916 Geoffrey Malins and John McDowell filmed the preparation for and early days of the Battle of the Somme.  The film was released in British cinemas in August 1916 and in the following weeks it was seen by millions of people.  In Canterbury it was screened at the St Georges Theatre in Lower Bridge Street. Running for 77 minutes, the film wa...


Albert Civic Parade - 1st July 2025

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The annual civic parade will take place in Albert to commemorate the 109th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July 2025 from around 6.30pm. The parade will form up at the Emile Leturcq Square in front of the town hall at 6.45pm and march for remembrance events at the Albert Communal Cemetery Extension at 7pm, the Carré Br...


Newfoundland Memorial Commemoration - 1st July 2025

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The Government of Canada will host a commemorative ceremony at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 4:00 p.m. This ceremony is open to the public (no invitation required). Please arrive before 3:30 p.m. More details can be found at Newfoundland Park - 1st July 2025