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The Art of Remembrance

Through the work of painters, sculptors and more, children learn how creativity helps to express experiences and emotions.

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80 Years Since D-Day

On the 80th anniversary of the historic military operation that changed the course of the Second World War, RBL invites you to remember those who were part of D-Day.

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Help with dementia

Check our guide and find out advice and support options for veterans and their families dealing with dementia, including organisations that can help.

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Telling our story

In our centenary year, we are bringing to life your personal stories, memories and charitable work so that we can tell the story of the RBL last 100 years.

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Dame Barbara Windsor London Poppy Day 2015

Celebrity Supporters

RBL would like to thank our friends from the world of the arts and entertainment who have recently given up their time to help us support the Armed Forces community.

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Falklands: Serving in the Gurkha Battalion

Gurkha Nick Tamang served in 12 Platoon, D Company and was deployed to the Falklands in 1982. Forty years on he remembers his time in the conflict.

The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

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Gilbert Bradley photo with his collection of letters

The secret WW2 love letters between two men

Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.

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Alec Penstone being interviewed in 2020.

Coming home - Alec's story

Alec Penstone was 15 years old and worked in a factory when war broke out in 1939. After volunteering as a part time (Air Raid Precautions) messenger during the Blitz he joined the Royal Navy.

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