The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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Cambridge American Military Cemetary Service
A commemorative service in honour of the American servicemen who died in World War II, held at the purpose-built cemetery in Coton, Cambridgeshire.
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Overview
At Cambridge’s American Military Cemetery a sea of white crosses represent the American military personnel that served and lost their lives during World War II. Here, a service is held to honour the deceased.
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