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Photographs of memorials and events at the Armed Forces Memorial and National Memorial Arboretum,Alrewas,Staffordshire.U.K.

Remembrance Sunday NMA 13.11.11
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Air Loadmaster Association Memorial Dedication
On 14th October 2011 a memorial was dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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Re-Dedication of Royal Army Dental Corps Memorial
A re-dedication of the Corps Memorial of the Army Dental Service in the presence of ,HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO, Colonel In Chief Royal Army Dental Corps took place at the National Memorial Arboretum on Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Countess of Wessex Dedication of new Lions Shelter
On Wednesday September 14th 2011 HRH The Countess of Wesses opened a new shelter at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.The shelter was provided by The Lions Clubs International
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National Memorial Arboretum Photographs
Photographs of a selection of the Memorials and Monuments in the grounds of The National Memorial Arboretum - Alrewas - Staffordshire.
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Armed Forces Memorial Photographs - Staffordshire
Photographs & Images from the Armed Forces Memorial - Staffordshire.The Memorial is dedicated to members of the Armed Forces killed in conflict ....over 16,000 names are inscribed on the walls of the Memorial - new names are added each year.
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Army Apprentice National Memorial
A service of dedication and unveiling of the Apprentice National Memorial took place on Wednesday 07th September at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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RNLI Opening of Re-Designed Garden
A garden dedicated to all the volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI),the garden was designed by TV gardening expert Chris Beardshaw
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Korean War Commemoration Day 27th July 2011
A service was held at the National Memorial Arboretun,Staffordshire to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the Armistice which brought a halt to the hostilities in the Korean War 1950-1953.The service was conducted by The Rev John Waring
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Dedication of Names on Armed Forces Memorial 2011
HM The Queen and dignitaries attended a dedication service in memory of our service personnel who gave their lives whilst fighting for their country in 2010
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Unveiling of Canadian Air Force Memorial 08.07.11
On the 08th July 2011 HRH The Duke of Gloucester attended the Natioinal Memorial Arboretum for the unveiling of the Canadian Air Force Memorial which has been erected to honour the sacrifice of Canadian Airmen during the Second World War.
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RAF Medical Services Memorial Dedication
On Thursday 26th May 2011 members of the RAF Medical Services dedicated a new memorial in remembrance of all who have served as RAF medical staff on operations around the World,from 1918 to the present day.
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Visit By The Lord Mayor of London
On Saturday 21st May 2011 The Lord Mayor of London visited The National Memorial Arboretum accomnpanied by the Lady Mayoress,they were given a tour of the Arboretum by The Chief Executive
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Walk To The Wall 2011
The Walk to the Wall fundraising event took part on the 21st May 2011,the walk which first started in 2010 was to raise funds for the National Memorial Arboretum
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Appeal Council Visit National Memorial Arboretrum
On the 17th May 2011 members of The Appeal Council for the National Memorial Arboretum visited the site as part of it's 10th Anniversary celebrations.
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Dedication of Standard RBLR 07.05.2011
Members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLR) attended the Dedication of a new Standard at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Saturday 07th May 2011.
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RETHINK Visit to National Memorial Arboretum
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Special Tree Planting to mark Patron's wedding
A special tree planting event took place at the National Memorial Arboretum on Tuesday 26th April 2011 to mark the forthcoming wedding of HRH Prince William on the 29th April 2011.Tree was planted by Major General Patrick Cordingley DSO
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RTTW Cheque Presentation To HRH Duke of Kent
On the 31st March 2011 HRH The Duke of Kent accepted a cheque for £52,750 on behalf of the National Memorial Arboretum from the organisers of the 2010 Ride To The Wall (RTTW)
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Remembrance Sunday Photographs NMA 14.11.2010
Service of Remembrance photographs at the National Memorial Arboretum 14th November 2010.A wreath was laid on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant and also by Colonel John Barkshire CBE TD JP DL Chairman of Trustees of the National Memorial Arboretum
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Armistice Day Photographs NMA 2010
Photographs at the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate Armistice Day 2010 in the presence of HRH The Duke of Gloucester
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Penelope Keith Tours National Memorial Arboretum
National Arboretum fundraiser and actress Penelope Keith who is currently touring with a production of The Rivals lead her cast colleagues on a moving tour of the site
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BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Ltd
Volunterers from BAE Systems Global Comat Systems Muntions Ltd giving their help clearing overgrown Mac's Wood At The NMA.They are working in conjunction with the Royal British Legion as their nominated charity challenger partner.
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Ride To The Wall ( RTTW ) Photographs NMA 2010
October 2nd 2010 was the third Ride To The Wall motorcycle event with many thousands of bikers from around the Icountry making a pilgrimage to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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Commando's 70th Anniversary 26/27th June 2010
The 70 th Anniversary of the forming of the Commando's took place at the National Memorial Arboretum on the 26th and 27th of June 2010
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NMA Armed Forces Week 2010
Photographs of various events which took place at the National Memorial Arboretum and Armed Forces Memorial during Armed Forces Week 2010
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One Millionth Visitor at NMA
The National Memorial Arboretum has welcomed its millionth visitor since it opened nine years ago. Alan Hughes of Bradenstoke, Chippenham, a former Air Radar Technician at RAF Cosford, was presented with a bottle of champagne by Col John Barkshire,
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Dedication of New Names Armed Forces Memorial
Dedication of 119 new names added to the Armed Forces Forces Memorial.This is to honour our Armed Forces personnel killed in conflict during 2009/2010
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Polish Remembrance Service Photographs 16.04.10
Act of Remembrance at the Polish Armed Forces Memorial for the Polish Air Disaster.Words of remembrance for the 96 casualties and in particular for the 4 who were present at the unveiling of the Memorial in September 2009 Dr.Mark Sawicki
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Photographs-Rededication of Basra Memorial Wall
On 11th March 2010 a service took place at the NMA to rededicate the Basra Memorial Wall,the monument is to all UK and coalition personnel who lost their lives on operations in Iraq from 2003-2009,the memorial was brought back to the UK in 2009.
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King of Tonga Visit to NMA Photographs 18.01.2010
His Majesty King Sias Tupou V of Tonga is the first visiting Head of State to tour the NMA,during his visit time was spent at the Armed Forces Memorial where he laid a wreath and presented five Tongan nationals with military honours
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High Sheriffs at National Memorial Arboretum
On 14th January 2010 the High Sheriffs of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire were presented with Shrieval trees to mark their year in office
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Sir Henry Every Derbyshire High Sheriff Skydive
Photographs of Sir Henry Every High Sheriff of Derbyshire who made a tandem parachute jump at langar Airfield Nottingham in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum,Staffordshire on 15th November 2009
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Dr. Liam Fox MP visits National Memorial Arboretum
Dr Liam Fox MP Shadow Secretary of State for Defence visted the National Memorial Arboretum,Staffordshire,Dr. Fox was escorted by Commander Charles Bagot Jewitt NMA Chief Executive.Volunteers and staff were introduced to Dr.Fox at the RAFA Memorial Garden
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Remembrance Sunday 2009 NMA
Remembrance Sunday at the National Memorial Arboretum.Service conducted by local Methodist preacher,Pastor Paul Owens,music by Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and West Midlands Police Band.Readings by Colonel John Barkshire and Commander Bagott Jewitt
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Ride To The Wall ( RTTW) 2009 Photographs
Motorcyclists from the UK and abroad took part in the second Ride To The Wall at the National Memorial Arboretum,Staffordshire on the 10th October 2009 to honour comrades lost in conflict
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Royal British Legion Riders ( RBLR) Photographs
RBLR branch attend the second RIDE TO THE WALL at the National Memorial Arboretum Staffordshire . 10th October 2009
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RAF Association ( RAFA ) Remembrance Garden
RAF Association ( RAFA )Remembrance Garden photographs,opened by HRH The Princess Royal 28th September 2009
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Berlin Airlift 60th Anniversary Photographs NMA
Photographs of the 60th Anniversary Memorial Service of the Berlin Airlift at the National Memorial Arboretum.The service is the final part of a series of commemorations which began in Berlin to mark the end of the Soviet Blockage
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Dedication Of The Polish Armed Forces Memorial
On 19.09.2009 HRH The Duke of Kent officially opened the above Memorial in the presence of Her Exellency Barbara Krystyna Tuge - Erecinska Ambassador of the Republic of Poland plus senior figures from the UK and Polish governments and armed forces
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Polish Armed Forces Memorial Photographs 19/09/09
Photographs of the Polish Armed Forces Memorial and it's dedication on 19th September 2009
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Feliks Keidrowski Polish WWII Veteran 17/09/2009
Felix is a Polish World War II Veteran,He was a resident in one of the first villages close to the German/Polish border that was invaded on 01/09/1939,he knew everyone who was killed in the village that day
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St John Ambulance Memorial Photographs 15/09/09
HRH The Duke of Gloucester attended the Service of Dedication of the Memorial in honour of all those who have served the the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
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Sir Henry Every & Dignitaries Photographs
Photographs of a Private Visit to the National Memorial Arboretum by Sir Henry Every High Sheriff of Derbyshire with his personal friends,The Lord Lieutenant of Derby,and the Bishop oif Derby along with the Dean of Derby .
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