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The VC awarded to Lieutenant Commander Cookson

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VC awarded to Wirral World War One hero fetches £220,000 at auction

The memorial in Bazentin, Somme, France

The memorial in Bazentin, Somme, France

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Work 'urgently' needed on memorial to Wirral man killed during First World War

Sample of Louis Raemaekers' work on display at Wilfred Owen Story

Sample of Louis Raemaekers' work on display at Wilfred Owen Story

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Controversial First World World art on display at Wirral museum

PICTURE: Some of the apprentice team with the HMS Liverpool bell and Philip Dunne MP at the event in London

PICTURE: Some of the apprentice team with the HMS Liverpool bell and Philip Dunne MP at the event in London

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Cammell Laird apprentices awarded for First World War centenary project

Teachers drop poppies from the balcony during this afternoon's service at Liscard Primary School. Picture: Paul Heaps

Teachers drop poppies from the balcony during this afternoon's service at Liscard Primary School. Picture: Paul Heaps

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Wirral pupils learn about where the poppies grow in First World War centenary service

Pupills from Ladymount Primary with their poppies. Picture: Paul Heaps

Pupills from Ladymount Primary with their poppies. Picture: Paul Heaps

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Wirral pupils' artistic commemoration of First World War centenary

The golden book

The golden book

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Armistice Day: Sad secrets of Birkenhead Shaftesbury Boys' Club Golden Book

Remembrance Service at Hamilton Square. Pictures: Paul Heaps

Remembrance Service at Hamilton Square. Pictures: Paul Heaps

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Time to remember Wirral's fallen today

Rovers midfielders Jason Koumas and Marc Laird with Pete Dunning at the launch of Poppy Appeal at Prenton Park this morning. Picture: Craig Manning

Rovers midfielders Jason Koumas and Marc Laird with Pete Dunning at the launch of Poppy Appeal at Prenton Park this morning. Picture: Craig Manning

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VIDEO: Former marine helps Tranmere Rovers kick off Poppy Appeal

Pete Dunning remembers the fallen of First World War in special vigil today. Picture courtesy of Press Association.

Pete Dunning remembers the fallen of First World War in special vigil today. Picture courtesy of Press Association.

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VIDEO: Former Wirral marine remembers First World War fallen in special vigil

700 ‘Port Sunlight Volunteers’ recruited for the Great Send Off

700 ‘Port Sunlight Volunteers’ recruited for the Great Send Off

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UPDATED: 700 ‘Port Sunlight Volunteers’ ready for the Great Send Off today

FLASHBACK: Cllr Jim Crabtree with blueprint of war memorial.

FLASHBACK: Cllr Jim Crabtree with blueprint of war memorial.

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VIDEO: Royal unveiling for Wirral councillor's memorial to fallen of First World War

Dedicate a tree to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the First World War

Dedicate a tree to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the First World War

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Dedicate a tree to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the First World War

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On the right track for Wilfred Owen recital

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join Prince Harry at the Tower of London today

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join Prince Harry at the Tower of London today

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Royals plant ceramic poppies to mark lives lost in First World War

A photograph of soldiers undergoing drill in Laird’s No 6 Dock in August 1914 - it will form part of the council's exhibition.

A photograph of soldiers undergoing drill in Laird’s No 6 Dock in August 1914 - it will form part of the council's exhibition.

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Wirral marks centenary of First World War

Dedicate a tree to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the First World War

Dedicate a tree to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the First World War

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Dedicate a tree to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the First World War

Port Sunlight needs you to join centenary march

Port Sunlight needs you to join centenary march

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Port Sunlight needs you for march commemorating First World War centenary

Port Sunlight's war memorial

Port Sunlight's war memorial

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Port Sunlight war memorial features in national exhibition

FLASHBACK: The Little Girl stops by Liver Buildings in 2012

FLASHBACK: The Little Girl stops by Liver Buildings in 2012

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Giants on way back to Liverpool for First World War centenary

Pupils at Stanley School have been commemorating WW1 through their summer play.

Pupils at Stanley School have been commemorating WW1 through their summer play.

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Stanley School pupils remember First World War's brave soldiers

Diane and John Robinson with the plaque commemorating Lt Fred Sumner Clark.

Diane and John Robinson with the plaque commemorating Lt Fred Sumner Clark.

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Appeal to trace relatives of Wirral soldier killed in World War One

Students from Woodchurch High School in the new poppy garden. Pictured from left is, Lucille Ruiz, Cameron Kinch, Craig James, James Sheppard, Leah Fessey and Eve Scoble

Students from Woodchurch High School in the new poppy garden. Pictured from left is, Lucille Ruiz, Cameron Kinch, Craig James, James Sheppard, Leah Fessey and Eve Scoble

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Woodchurch students commemorate World War One centenary with poppy garden

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Merseyside legends join Wilfred Owen musical for centenary show

Record commemorating life of Wilfred Owen discovered after 27 years

Record commemorating life of Wilfred Owen discovered after 27 years

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Record commemorating life of Wilfred Owen discovered after 27 years

A fitting memorial to Birkenhead's war dead?

A fitting memorial to Birkenhead's war dead?

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When the Kaiser growled, Birkenhead roared back

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How the Daily Mail inspired Wilfred Owen's masterpiece

Poems of Wilfred Owen now available at the click of mouse

Poems of Wilfred Owen now available at the click of mouse

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Poems of Wilfred Owen now available on audio file

Willaston's war memorial.

Willaston's war memorial.

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Heritage lottery funding will allow Willaston to remember First World War fallen

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Devastating effects of war examined in new Wilfred Owen musical

The Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial in Ypres, Belgium, as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission prepares for the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War

The Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial in Ypres, Belgium, as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission prepares for the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War

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Work on WWI headstones is 'an honour'

Minesweeper St Elvies

Minesweeper St Elvies

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Birkenhead seaman's incredible bravery in the face of lethal danger

The giants wow the crowds in 2012. Picture: Paul Heaps

The giants wow the crowds in 2012. Picture: Paul Heaps

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Giants back in Liverpool for World War One commemorations

A fitting memorial to Birkenhead's war dead? Part II

A fitting memorial to Birkenhead's war dead? Part II

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A fitting memorial to Birkenhead's war dead? Part II

Birkenhead War Poet Wilfred Owen's last letter home to his mother promised that the War would be “over before you read these lines.”

Birkenhead War Poet Wilfred Owen's last letter home to his mother promised that the War would be “over before you read these lines.”

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Wirral families invited to share treasured mementos of First World War

Digging for YMCA Wirral's war history

Digging for YMCA Wirral's war history

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Digging for YMCA Wirral's war history