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Tag Archives: Victoria Cross
OTD: The Victoria Cross is established
On the 29th of January 1856 Queen Victoria issued the royal warrant that established the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. Prior to the 1850s, there was no official standardised system for recognition of … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Boer War, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Military, Personal, Retrospective, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, War, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged award, Boer War, gallantry, medal, VC, Victoria Cross
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Liverpool Hall of Remembrance
When I first saw the City Hall in Liverpool I asked myself whether there was a war memorial in it, and naturally it sometimes helps if you go and ask… I was not disappointed. Known as The Hall of Remembrance, it … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Liverpool, Memorials and Monuments, Military, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Roll of Honour, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, War, War Memorial, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Liverpool, Liverpool City Hall, Liverpool Hall of Remembrance, Merseyside, Noel Chavasse VC, Roll of Honour, Victoria Cross, World War
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