Service & Sacrifice - WW2

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SERVICE & SACRIFICE:

THE ORANGE CONTRIBUTION TO

WORLD WAR ii

'Service & Sacrifice: the Orange Contribution to World War II' looks at the sacrifice of Orange men and women in the second World War, 1939-45.

Discover fascinating stories of bravery, heroism and determination during this period and the faces behind the stories.

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May 5, 2020
1 min

VE Day Closed-Door Concert with Katherine Jenkins

For the first time in its 150-year history, the world-famous Royal Albert Hall plays host to a very special concert behind closed doors

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May 4, 2020
2 min

The Orange Contribution to WWII - Appeal for Stories

Given that this week marks the 75 anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the Museum of Orange Heritage is appealing...

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May 4, 2020
1 min

Field Notes and Despatches

Here we look at some interesting stories from the Second World War. A Sash ‘takes off’ The Belfast Newsletter records that an Orange Sash...

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May 4, 2020
1 min

Service and Sacrifice - Samuel James Brodison

As we build up to VE Day on Friday, May 8, we look back at the Museum of Orange Heritage's Service and Sacrifice Exhibition and the story...

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May 4, 2020
3 min

Role of Canadian Orangemen

Canadian Orangemen also played a prominent role during the Second World War. Colonel Graham Thompson Lyall VC Served with: 19 Lincoln...

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May 4, 2020
3 min

Contribution of Orange Brethren during WWII

Members of the Orange Institution served with distinction during the Second World War - with some receiving honours for their bravery and...

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May 4, 2020
2 min

Orange servicemen in focus

Thousands of Orangemen served their country during the Second World War. Below we have highlighted a few, but there are many more stories...

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May 4, 2020
2 min

Heritage at Home - Service and Sacrifice

The 75th Anniversary of VE Day will be marked on Friday, May 8. As part of the Orange Family VE Day programme of events we are bringing...

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May 4, 2020
1 min

Make Your Own VE Day Bunting!

Let's add some colour to your windows, home or garden with some VE Day bunting to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.

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