Synopsis
Commemoration, examining the movement for war memorials following the First World War, and the continuation of this tradition for subsequent conflicts.
- Programme: Not Forgotten
- Episode: 1: Commemoration
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2005
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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