Locals gather at imperial war museum for Remembrance Day
Many locals will gather at imperial war museum for Remembrance Day and pay their respects for the fallen soldiers. A Ceremony of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 10 November in the Atrium. The ceremony will begin with The Last Post, played at 11 am, followed by a two-minute silence. A violin recital will then take place, played by a Mayor of London Music Scholar at Lambeth Music Service. Ending with a whistle blast in remembrance of the men and women who have died while serving their country.
Armistice Day is on 11 November and is also known as Remembrance Day. It marks the day World War One ended, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. A two-minute silence is held at 11am to remember the people who have died in wars. The anniversary is used to remember all the people who have died in wars – not just World War One.
It has been a busy past few weeks for the Imperial war museum as locals gather for Remembrance Day. People could be seen looking at the war pieces and remembering the bravery of the soldiers who fought as well as educating their young children on the importance of this day. We went around and asked people a few questions about what this day means to them. One local explained how her family have been personally affected saying “My great – great grandfather was a solider. Even after all these years he still is a hero in our family. His sacrifices inspire us all.” The imperial war museum is a ver
y busy place this time of year as many people come to look at the war pieces and get a first hand look of what that time was like for the soldiers and families.
