Did a civil servant predict WW2 in 1921 census?
Arthur Vince was one of several people who used their census for political protest, with others lamenting living conditions.
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Gibraltar Operation Tracer: The plan to bury six men alive inside The Rock of Gibraltar
Rumour had it a secret sealed-off chamber had been prepared to leave behind six servicemen – Forces News got to take a look inside.
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History Are these the greatest ever escapes by British prisoners of war?
Learn the real stories behind beloved films such as 'The Great Escape'
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Aircraft Collection of Spitfires to go on display at former base
The Imperial War Museum Duxford said the new display will be "largest exhibition of these historic aircraft".
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RAF New uniform wish comes true for last known surviving Battle of Britain pilot
The Christmas gift was inspired after the retired group captain said he wished he'd been in uniform to meet the Chief of the Air Staff.
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History D-class submarine among three military heritage sites listed in 2021 highlights
The Submarine Memorial Chapel of St Nicholas and Shoreham Memorial Cross also made the list.
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WWII How a chance 74-year-old discovery led to WW2 RAF sergeant's remembrance
An ID bracelet was spotted in the soil by a girl who was watering the flowers that now grow in the ash pit on the site of his murder.
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WWII Watch: The British WW2 hero who sacrificed himself to save Dutch civilians at Arnhem
Private Albert Willingham dived on top of a grenade in a cellar during Operation Market Garden.
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WWII Royal Navy team carries out controlled explosion of WW2 bomb
Train services were delayed on Friday after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found near tracks in Netley, Hampshire.
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Veterans Last surviving British Dambuster celebrates 100th birthday
Tributes have poured in for the George 'Johnny' Johnson, who took part in one of the most dangerous air operations of World War Two.
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Remembrance Remembrance: Jewish community holds parade at the Cenotaph
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying by Jewish veterans at the Cenotaph.
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Veterans Spitfire pilot's Battle Of Britain medals to be sold for £140,000
The lot, including seven medals and a gold watch from film star Deborah Kerr, will be sold on 8 December.
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Remembrance Why does the Jewish community have its own Remembrance?
This year's Jewish Remembrance ceremony takes place at The Cenotaph on Sunday.
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WWII Watch: WW2 Lancaster bomber pilot awarded France's highest honour
Lancaster bomber pilot James Collie was recognised for his war efforts, flying decoy missions into France.
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Royals 'We need to tell your stories': Kate reunited with Holocaust survivors she photographed
The Duchess of Cambridge embraced the two survivors she photographed last year to mark 75 years since the end of the Holocaust.
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Royal Marines Marines: UK vs US – Bootnecks versus leathernecks
British and American marines have similarities as well as many differences. Let’s see how they compare.