Edith Cavell: The war heroine who was given a royal farewell
11th October 2015
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no
hatred or bitterness for anyone.” These were the words of Edith
Cavell, a British nurse who was shot for helping Allied soldiers
escape from Belgium during the First World War. Now, Edith’s memory
will be honoured in a service held in Belgium to mark the 100th
anniversary of her execution. The service will be attended by a
number of…

