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- Publication date
- 16 October 2014
Every month The Gazette publishes a ‘this month in history’ article, which is a detailed look at a notable event in British history. You can find a list of all the ‘this month in history’ articles here.
- Publication date
- 16 October 2014
Every month, The Gazette publishes a hall of fame article, which is a detailed look at the life and achievements of a notable figure in history. Here's a list of them:
- Publication date
- 14 October 2014
If you’ve seen The Gazette’s ‘Find your hero’ video, you may be interested in finding out a little more about the heroes that it name-checks. Here, we explore the life of Ross Tollerton.
- Publication date
- 14 October 2014
If you’ve seen The Gazette’s ‘Find your hero’ video, you may be interested in finding out a little more about the heroes that it name-checks. Here, we explore the life of Edward Barber.
- Publication date
- 14 October 2014
The Battle of Elandslaagte was an early battle of the Second Boer War between 2,000 British soldiers and 1,000 Boers of the Johannesburg Commando. It was a victory for the British, but the position proved vulnerable to attack, and the British were forced to retreat just a few days later.
- Publication date
- 14 October 2014
Edith Cavell was a British nurse during World War 1 who is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. She was executed in October 1915 for her role in helping Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium.
- Publication date
- 07 October 2014
Major changes to inheritance rules in England and Wales have highlighted the importance of making a valid will if your estate is to be distributed according to your wishes.
- Publication date
- 07 October 2014
The Gazette, published by The Stationery Office (TSO), was delighted to be a 2014 finalist in the best use of technology category for the prestigious Insolvency and Rescue Awards.
- Publication date
- 19 September 2014
Andrew Jackson, head of collections and recoveries at Funding Circle, explores alternative lending.
- Publication date
- 19 September 2014
It took just 19 days after the British government declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914 for the first Victoria Crosses to be awarded to soldiers of the British army. Although the Battle of Mons resulted in a humiliating defeat for the British, heroic acts were quick to reach the top brass.