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10

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 10 September 1918

On 10, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Tuesday 10 September 1918

PENSIONS MINISTER HECKLED.

Opening of Birmingham Exhibition.

LIVELY PASSAGES

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09

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 September 1918

On 09, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 9 September 1918

Q.M.A.A.C. ABSENTEE

BIRMINGHAM GIRL REMANDED

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07

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 September 1918

On 07, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 7 September 1918

THE TRAINING OF DISABLED SOLDIERS.

BIRMINGHAM EXHIBITION.

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06

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 6 September 1918

On 06, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 6 September 1918

OVERCHARGING FOR JAM.

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05

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 5 September 1918

On 05, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Thursday 5 September 1918

WOMEN THRESHERS IN WARWICKSHIRE

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04

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 4 September 1918

On 04, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 4 September 1918

Winter Underwear Shortage.

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03

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 3 September 1918

On 03, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 3 September 1918

Tobacco Shortage.

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02

Sep
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 2 September 1918

On 02, Sep 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 2 September 1918

WORKERS’ HEROISM.

STIRRING DEEDS AT THE VC MUNITION FACTORY

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31

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 31 August 1918

On 31, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 31 August 1918

FOX IN A BIRMINGHAM TIMBER YARD

SHOT AFTER A THREE-NIGHTS’ VIGIL.

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30

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 August 1918

On 30, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Friday 30 August 1918

BIRMINGHAM WOMAN’S SUICIDE.

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29

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 29 August 1918

On 29, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Thursday 29 August 1918

CARE AND TRAINING OF DISABLED SOLDIERS

WHAT IS BEING DONE IN BIRMINGHAM

WORK IN A WIDE FIELD

Training Disabled Men.

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29

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 29 August 1918

On 29, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch 

Thursday 29 August 1918

STABBING CASE.

BOY OF 13 ATTACKS ANOTHER WITH POCKET KNIFE.

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28

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 28 August 1918

On 28, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Wednesday 28 August 1918

BIRMINGHAM GIRL HOUSEBREAKERS

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

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27

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 27 August 1918

On 27, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Tuesday 27 August 1918

BOY AND REVOLVER.

SHOOTING ACCIDENT IN BIRMINGHAM

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26

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 26 August 1918

On 26, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Monday 26 August 1918

APPEAL FOR SERBIA.

FLAG DAY IN BIRMINGHAM

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24

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 August 1918

On 24, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Saturday 24 August 1918

WOMEN AND THE WAR.

5,000 WANTED FOR THE AMERICAN ARMY

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23

Aug
2018

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Event: Worcestershire World War One Hundred Commemoration

On 23, Aug 2018 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

A county-wide service to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One is being held in Worcester on 15 September.

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23

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 August 1918

On 23, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Friday 23 August 1918

SERIOUS FIRE IN BIRMINGHAM.

THOUSANDS POUNDS DAMAGE THIS MORNING.

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22

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 22 August 1918

On 22, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Thursday 22 August 1918

HEALTH OF BIRMINGHAM.

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21

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 August 1918

On 21, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Wednesday 21 August 1918

COMMUNAL KITCHENS IN BIRMINGHAM.

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21

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 August 1918

On 21, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Wednesday 21 August 1918

WOMEN IN SIGNAL BOXES.

PROTEST AT BIRMINGHAM CONFERENCE.

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20

Aug
2018

In Events
Exhibitions

By Nicola Gauld

Exhibition: The Beat of the Butterflies’ Wings

On 20, Aug 2018 | In Events, Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld

The Beat of the Butterflies’ Wings is an interactive exhibition at the Library of Birmingham exploring 100 years of conflict since WW1.

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20

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 20 August 1918

On 20, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Tuesday 20 August 1918

BIRMINGHAM “C.O.” SENTENCED

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19

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 19 August 1918

On 19, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 19 August 1918

EDUCATING THE WOMAN VOTER.

PROSPECTIVE PROPAGANDA MOVEMENT IN BIRMINGHAM.

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17

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 17 August 1918

On 17, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Saturday 17 August 1918

FOOD PROBLEMS.

PRICE OF MEAT TO BE INCREASED SOON.

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16

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 16 August 1918

On 16, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 16 August 1918

WIN-THE-WAR-DAY

FORTHCOMING CELEBRATION IN BIRMINGHAM

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15

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 15 August 1918

On 15, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 15 August 1918

BIRMINGHAM SCHOLARS ON THE LAND

HOW THEY ARE HELPING IN FOOD PRODUCTION.

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14

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 14 August 1918

On 14, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Wednesday 14 August 1918

DISABLED SOLDIERS

WHAT IS BEING DONE IN BIRMINGHAM

FAR-REACHING SCHEME

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13

Aug
2018

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Event: 2019 Legacies of the First World War Festivals

On 13, Aug 2018 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

2019 WW1 Engagement Centres Festival – ‘Legacies of the First World War’ Read more…

13

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 13 August 1918

On 13, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 13 August 1918

FRAUD BY SOLDIER’S WIFE.

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12

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 12 August 1918

On 12, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette 

Monday 12 August 1918

THE BIRMINGHAM COLLECTION.

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10

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 10 August 1918

On 10, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Saturday 10 August 1918

Birmingham’s Dogs of War.

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09

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 August 1918

On 09, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 9 August 1918

CONCEALING A DESERTER

BIRMINGHAM WOMAN SENT TO PRISON.

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08

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 August 1918

On 08, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Thursday 8 August 1918

PUBLIC-HOUSE SCENE

DISCHARGED SOLDIER FINED FOR ASSAULT

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07

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 August 1918

On 07, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Wednesday 7 August 1918

SCHOOL CHILDREN DAMAGING ALLOTMENTS

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06

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 6 August 1918

On 06, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch 

Tuesday 6 August 1918

CHEESE SUPPLIES.

Hope of Considerable improvement.

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05

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 5 August 1918

On 05, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post 

Monday 5 August 1918

THE GLORIOUS DEAD.

IMPRESSIVE SERVICES IN BIRMINGHAM.

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03

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 3 August 1918

On 03, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 3 August 1918

Birmingham and Disabled Soldiers.

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03

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 3 August 1918

On 03, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail 

Saturday 3 August 1918

“REMEMBRANCE DAY”

TO-MORROW’S CELEBRATIONS IN BIRMINGHAM

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02

Aug
2018

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 2 August 1918

On 02, Aug 2018 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 2 August 1918

BIRMINGHAM TO THE SEA.

ANIMATED SCENES AT THE RAILWAY STATIONS.

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