Remembrance in London 2015
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Each year in November, the United Kingdom remembers the men and women
who gave their lives in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
11 November is known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Poppy Day. From 2014 until 2018, this day takes on added significance as it marks the centenary of the First World War years.
During the First World War, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. In many parts of the world, people observe a two-minute silence at 11am on 11 November. Don't miss the special Silence in the Square event in Trafalgar Square led by The Royal British Legion, from 10am until 11.45am.
On Remembrance Sunday, there'll be a Cenotaph Parade in Whitehall. The Cenotaph ceremony is organised annually by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, with The Royal British Legion coordinating the March Past.
There'll also be various concerts, church services and events in London on and around this date to mark Remembrance Day.
11 November is known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Poppy Day. From 2014 until 2018, this day takes on added significance as it marks the centenary of the First World War years.
During the First World War, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. In many parts of the world, people observe a two-minute silence at 11am on 11 November. Don't miss the special Silence in the Square event in Trafalgar Square led by The Royal British Legion, from 10am until 11.45am.
Remembrance Sunday Events
Remembrance Sunday is the second Sunday in November, the Sunday nearest to 11 November. Remembrance Sunday sees special events and services relating to remembrance. Remembrance Sunday is on 8 November in 2015.On Remembrance Sunday, there'll be a Cenotaph Parade in Whitehall. The Cenotaph ceremony is organised annually by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, with The Royal British Legion coordinating the March Past.
There'll also be various concerts, church services and events in London on and around this date to mark Remembrance Day.
For more information on Remembrance or to make a donation, visit the British Legion website: britishlegion.org.uk
The parades and commemorations in London may result in road closures. For the latest travel news, see Transport for London's website: tfl.gov.uk
The parades and commemorations in London may result in road closures. For the latest travel news, see Transport for London's website: tfl.gov.uk
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