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Battle of the Somme

Westminster Cathedral chapel commemorates English martyrs

October 26, 2016

The Chapel of St George and the English Martyrs will host the decorative scheme

Let’s make sure the Somme anniversary has a religious resonance

June 27, 2016

July 1 marks the 100th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army

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June 24, 2016

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Irish bishops call for ‘radical culture of peace’ as country prepares to mark Easter Rising centenary

January 05, 2016

As Ireland marks the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, the country's bishops have said there needs to be a renewed commitment to peace

The day that was too beautiful for war

July 02, 2010

On July 1, 1916, skylarks were singing, and 20,000 British soldiers died

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