Following an ultimatum to withdraw German troops from Belgium, Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. Monday 4 August 2014 will mark the 100^th anniversary of the start of Britain’s involvement in World War One.

Front pages from the start of World War One

The news that Britain had joined World War One featured prominently in many of the newspapers printed the following day.
 

Search newspapers from World War One

Here’s a selection of the newspaper headlines announcing Britain’s involvement in WW1.

Birmingham Gazette – Wednesday 05 August 1914
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Daily Herald – Wednesday 05 August 1914
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Birmingham Daily Mail – Wednesday 05 August 1914
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Evening Despatch – Wednesday 05 August 1914
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Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser – Wednesday 05 August 1914
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