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WW1 commemorations across the Midlands

Events have been held across the Midlands to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War.

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WW1: The creation of the Royal British Legion

When the war was finally over there was a huge rejoicing and relief, but hardly any community escaped the horrors of the war.

Britain was a nation gripped by collective grief. Out of that despair the Royal British Legion was created.

Earlier today Callum Watkinson spoke to Andrew Hodson from the organisation.

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