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On 11 November 2018, 10,000 members of the public had the opportunity to form a procession past the Cenotaph in central London, to pay tribute to those that served during the First World War.
This unique commemoration on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, recognised the significance of the end of the First World War, and the sacrifice made by so many men and women during the war.
You can view images from the procession here.
On 11 November 2018, members of the public took part in the procession and pay their respects to all those that served in the First World War.
Find out more about the commemorative and bell-ringing events that helped marked Armistice Day.
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Bells to ring out and 10,000 to march past the Cenotaph as the nation says ‘thank you’
This talk highlights the role played by those far sighted men and women who established an organisation now known as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Evening of poetry, drama and songs inspired by women in WW1
SOFO History Talk with Caroline Roaf Trenches and Destruction: Pleasance Walker’s Letters from the Front 1915-1919 Wednesday 8th May 2019. 7.00pm – 8.30pm.
Peter Vass’ ‘By Land, Sea and Air: Winning the 1st World War Through Art’ Wednesday 10th April 2019. 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Doors open 6.45pm. Refreshments available.
An exhibition highlighting the wartime experiences of men and women, be they ‘town’, ‘gown’, or from overseas.
Join a curator on an hour-long tour of our exhibition, ‘Alfred Munnings: War Artist, 1918’.
Half muffled peel: 10:15am to 10.50am prior to the Remembrance Service. Joyful peel: 7:05pm-8:00pm.
100 bell tolls on muffled tenor bell for 11am 1230 bell ringing
Rung at 12:30 on the 100th Armistice Day. For the local service, and National Service of Remembrance.
Part of the nationwide 7:05pm “Ring out for Peace”, after beacons were lit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
