D-Day 80 - 'Teams Live' Assembly for Secondary Schools

31st May 2024

Register to take part in the Teams Live D-Day 80 assembly at 9am BST on 6 June.

D-Day 80 Concert at Royal Albert Hall

30th May 2024

Last tickets on sale for Royal Albert Hall, 7.30pm on 6 June.

His Majesty The King Becomes Royal Patron

9th May 2024

It is a great honour to announce that His Majesty The King is Royal Patron of...

D-Day 80: Standing with Giants installation at Memorial

21st April 2024

After a two-week process involving more than 30 volunteers, the Standing with...

D-Day 80: Memorial Ambassador Stan Ford On Good Morning Britain

4th March 2024

D-Day 80: Public Ballot for 6 June Event

27th February 2024

D-Day 80: Volunteer for 'Standing with Giants' Project

30th January 2024

The passing of Jack Quinn

29th January 2024

D-Day 80: Lord Richard Dannatt's Video Message

18th January 2024

Having entered the 80th anniversary year of D-Day, Lord Richard Dannatt, Chair...

D-Day 80: Lessons of the Past for Generations of the Future

16th January 2024

Normandy Memorial Trust announces second phase of project with construction of...

Remembrance: Stories of the fallen through archive press clippings

10th November 2023

D-Day 80: Sign up for news about the plans and how to get involved

9th November 2023

D-Day 80: Standing with Giants Installation

9th November 2023

A total of 1,475 silhouettes by 'Standing with Giants’ will appear in Spring...

D-Day 80 At the British Normandy memorial

15th October 2023

Normandy cycle route: epic fundraiser inspired by grandfather

15th August 2023

Summer music concert at Memorial 13 August

9th August 2023

79 Years on: The story of Sidney Bates VC

8th August 2023

Armed Forces Day 2023: Remembering Reg Smith

23rd June 2023

Father's Day: Remembering William Boardman

15th June 2023

Replica Model of D-Day Sculpture

12th June 2023

ITV's 'My Grandad's War': Ralph and Vicky McClure visit the Memorial

8th June 2023

Call for Veterans and their families to get in touch

6th June 2023

D-Day 79 at the Memorial

6th June 2023

A tribute to Joe Cattini

26th May 2023

Joe Cattini's Funeral Details - Friday 19 May

15th May 2023

D-Day 79: Events Open To The Public

2nd May 2023

D-Day 79: International Ceremony At Memorial For First Time

2nd May 2023

Joe Cattini's passing: reflections on a beloved father

19th April 2023

Remembering D-Day Veteran and Memorial Ambassador Joe Cattini

18th April 2023

Remembering Harry Billinge: One Year On

4th April 2023

Death of Normandy Veteran David Mylchreest

17th March 2023

Lord Nicholas Soames Joins Board of Trustees

28th February 2023

Normandy Veteran Ken Hay MBE Becomes Memorial Ambassador

7th February 2023

Frank and Maureen: A Love Story Never Forgotten

7th February 2023

Normandy Veteran Reg Charles Shares Story on 100th birthday

31st January 2023

A Valentine for A Valentine

27th January 2023

Passing of D-Day Veteran Gordon Prime

24th January 2023

D-Day 79: Commemorations on 6 June 2023

24th January 2023

D-Day 80 Anniversary Calendar: Photo Competition

20th January 2023

General Lord Richard Dannatt's 2023 Message

20th January 2023

D-Day Veteran and Ambassador Joe Cattini Turns 100

16th January 2023

The Queen Elizabeth II Avenue: Tree Planting

12th January 2023

Christmas Bumper Gift Pack

25th November 2022

Remembrance 2022: Stories of Fallen

11th November 2022

Daughter of Fallen Serviceman Visits Memorial

11th November 2022

2023 Memorial Calendar On Sale

11th November 2022

The Story of William Wallace and Stan Ford

11th November 2022

Veteran Stan Ford Appointed Memorial Ambassador

11th November 2022

Remembering Normandy Veteran Patron George Batts

8th November 2022

Death of Colm Murphy

30th October 2022

D-Day Veteran Gordon Prime's Biography

23rd September 2022

Fundraiser in honour of Harry Billinge

23rd September 2022

Ralph and Vicky McClure visit Memorial

7th September 2022

In Pictures: Summer 2022 at the Memorial

6th September 2022

Normandy Veteran Patron George Batts MBE Turns 97

19th August 2022

British Normandy Memorial Photography Competition

27th July 2022

Fundraising challenge in memory of the 22,442

15th July 2022

Memorial Visit: Remembering A Much-Loved Brother

12th July 2022

Final Farewell to D-Day Veteran Frank Baugh

12th July 2022

Summer Guided Tours of the Memorial

8th July 2022

Films: Veterans Ken Hay and Stan Ford

24th June 2022

D-Day Veteran and Trust Ambassador Frank Baugh Dies aged 98

21st June 2022

D-Day 78: Highlights of commemorations at the Memorial

6th June 2022

D-Day 78: Photo Gallery

6th June 2022

D-Day 78 : poem 'AS I LOOK BACK' by Veteran Ken Hay

5th June 2022

French Government Gifts Avenue of Seventy Trees to Mark Platinum Jubilee

2nd June 2022

D-Day 78: A Commemorative Concert At the Memorial

10th May 2022

Watch Harry Billinge's Funeral

27th April 2022

Remembering Harry Billinge

25th April 2022

Harry Billinge's Life: In Pictures

25th April 2022

D-Day Veteran and Fundraiser Harry Billinge Dies Aged 96

5th April 2022

MEMORIAL TO HOST D-DAY 78 ACT OF REMEMBRANCE

30th March 2022

The Royal British Legion has confirmed its plans for the commemoration of the...

BECOMING A GUARDIAN: A GIFT FOR MOTHER’S DAY

22nd March 2022

If you are looking for a special present this Mother’s Day, consider the gift...

360 VIRTUAL TOUR

3rd March 2022

A team of students from St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School in Gravesend,...

Chairman’s Christmas Message

20th December 2021

Lord Richard Dannatt, Chairman of the Normandy Memorial Trust, shares his...

A ‘Norman. D. Mouse’ Appeal

10th December 2021

Bookkeepers raise more than £10,000 for Memorial Education Centre

10th November 2021

The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) has raised more than...

Meet Norman D. Mouse

9th November 2021

Meet Norman: our undoubtedly smallest visitor to the Memorial since its opening...

Become A School Guardian

9th November 2021

Prime Minister Congratulates Veteran Patron on Lifetime Achievement Award

9th November 2021

Veteran Patron George Batts MBE Leg d'Hon has been awarded a Lifetime...

First Group of Veterans Visit The British Normandy Memorial

9th November 2021

The first Normandy Veterans have visited the British Normandy Memorial in...

CWGC BEGINS WORK AT MEMORIAL

7th October 2021

The Normandy Memorial Trust is delighted to confirm the Commonwealth War Graves...

The Casson Brothers, John and Mary Holland’s story:

28th September 2021

Veteran Harry Billinge MBE Leg d’Hon fundraises on 96th birthday

17th September 2021

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MEMORIAL OPENING

17th September 2021

The Official Opening of the British Normandy Memorial took place on 6 June 2021.

NEW CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEES

17th September 2021

British Normandy Memorial Commemorative Postal Covers

20th July 2021

St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School, in Gravesend, Kent, has been working...

George Batts shortlisted for 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

12th July 2021

George Batts, MBE, Leg d’Hon and Normandy Veteran Patron is one of three...

Harry Billinge's Special Screening of Memorial Opening

7th June 2021

D-DAY 77: OFFICIAL OPENING OF BRITISH NORMANDY MEMORIAL

4th May 2021

Normandy Veterans Collectors' Cards On Sale

8th April 2021

LIMITED EDITION PRINT SIGNED BY NORMANDY VETERANS

15th January 2021

D-Day Veteran Donald Howkins Becomes Centenarian

15th January 2021

Lord Peter Ricketts' Christmas Message

17th December 2020

The Passing of Normandy Veteran David Edwards

17th November 2020

Memorial Construction Update: The Final Stages

6th November 2020

Remembrance 2020: Notes From Daddy

5th November 2020

Remembrance 2020: Memories of a beloved father

5th November 2020

Remembrance 2020: Last Letter Home

5th November 2020

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lends Caring Hand to Memorial

18th October 2020

Harry Billinge MBE Has Train Named After Him

7th October 2020

Memories of Life As a French civilian in summer 1944

25th September 2020

Normandy Bike Ride In Tribute To Sgt. Harry Salmon

24th September 2020

A Message From Veteran And Fundraiser Harry Billinge MBE

4th September 2020

A Message From Normandy Veteran Patron George Batts On His 95th Birthday

20th August 2020

The Story Of Private George Hanks

4th August 2020

The Trust's Appeal To Find Relatives Of The Fallen

3rd August 2020

Chairman The Lord Ricketts' Visit To The Memorial Site

10th July 2020

NHS 72: The Story Of Two Brave Nurses

3rd July 2020

One Family, Two Guardians: A Tribute to a father and grandfather

26th June 2020

Meet the youngest Guardian of the british normandy memorial

26th June 2020

D-Day 76: Construction Update From Ver-sur-Mer

12th June 2020

Harry Billinge Meets Fallen Comrade's Son on BBC Breakfast

12th June 2020

Becoming a Guardian: a gift for Father's Day

11th June 2020

D-Day 76: The Story of Gunner Thomas Warby

3rd June 2020

D-Day 76: The memoirs of Ronald Knight and family

3rd June 2020

D-Day 76: The Story of Allan and Edna Gullis

2nd June 2020

D-Day 76: Normandy Veteran's Poem On War and Remembrance

1st June 2020

Normandy Veterans' VE Day Memories 75 Years On

4th May 2020

A message from our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales

27th April 2020

Harry Billinge's Saga Interview

24th April 2020

Video Message from General The Lord Dannatt On The Opening Postponement

9th April 2020

Wise Words: Veterans' Reflections at this time of crisis

9th April 2020

Coronavirus: Memorial Opening Postponed

30th March 2020

Harry's Virtual Collection Bucket

30th March 2020

Coronavirus Update

17th March 2020

The passing of Normandy Veteran and ambassador Ronald Clements

10th March 2020

D-Day Veteran Harry Billinge appointed MBE at Buckingham Palace

3rd March 2020

Congratulations to Harry who was presented with the honour by Her Majesty...

Memorial Construction Update

27th February 2020

Enduring memories of a father who never came home

27th February 2020

Cycle challenge in honour of Sgt. Harry Salmon

22nd February 2020

Patron George Batts Visits Kent School

21st February 2020

Important Information on the Memorial opening

30th January 2020

A Tribute to Leonard Spreadbury, One of the 22,442

25th January 2020

Reports of a 'Theme Park'

25th January 2020

Harry Billinge Awarded MBE In New Year Honours

23rd December 2019

The Death Of Field Marshal Lord Edwin Bramall

12th November 2019

Remembrance 2019: Memorial Update, Patron's message and more

8th November 2019

Latest Pictures from Ver-sur-Mer

8th November 2019

VETERAN HARRY BILLINGE SPEAKS TO ITV NEWS WEST COUNTRY

31st October 2019

MEET NORMANDY VETERAN AND AMBASSADOR RONALD CLEMENTS

15th October 2019

FIRST MEMORIAL PILLARS ERECTED

15th October 2019

OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH OF PATRON GEORGE BATTS' BIOGRAPHY

15th October 2019

Statement from the Chairman of the Normandy Memorial Trust

4th September 2019

Site Foundations Laid

4th September 2019

Stone Cutting Continues In Northern Ireland

3rd September 2019

D-DAY VETERANS SUPPORT TRUST AT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL

26th July 2019

TRUST PATRON LAUNCHES LATEST FUNDRAISING FILM

26th July 2019

TRIBUTES TO VETERAN & TRUST SUPPORTER PAT MOORE

19th July 2019

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE - JULY 2019

30th June 2019

ARMED FORCES DAY SUPPORT FOR BRITISH NORMANDY MEMORIAL

29th June 2019

PATRON George Batts RELEASES BIOGRAPHY FOR TRUST

28th June 2019

Prime Minister & French President Inaugurate Memorial Site

6th June 2019

The Memorial Site Inauguration 

29th May 2019

Prime Minister & French President to attend 6th June inauguration

13th May 2019

Construction work begins in Ver-sur-Mer

2nd May 2019

ARRANGEMENTS FOR 6TH JUNE 2019

15th April 2019

DAILY MAIL READERS RAISE £300,000 FOR BRITISH NORMANDY MEMORIAL

12th April 2019

22,442 SACRIFICE FOR FREEDOM CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES AT NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

14th February 2019

Prince of Wales to become Royal Patron

7th February 2019

The Prince of Wales is to become Royal Patron of the Normandy Memorial Trust.

The 22,442 Sacrifice for Freedom Campaign

1st February 2019

The Royal British Legion Opens Veteran Registration for D-Day 75

17th October 2018

D-Day Veteran Raises Thousands for British Normandy Memorial

19th September 2018

D-Day Veteran Raises Thousands for British Normandy Memorial

Archaeological survey takes place on the Memorial site

12th September 2018

Archaeological survey takes place on the site of the British Normandy Memorial

The British Normandy Memorial design revealed

5th June 2018

British Normandy Memorial design revealed.

Public Meeting Begins Formal Consultation Process

1st March 2018

Public meeting begins formal consultation process.

How the Roll of Honour was created

10th February 2018

Roll of Honour - Search the 22,254 names

Summit Support for Memorial

24th January 2018

Summit Support for Memorial

Lord Ricketts Appointed Chairman

17th April 2017

Lord Ricketts appointed Chairman of
The Normandy Memorial Trust