Remembrance Day - 11th November |
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On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the fighting of the First World War stopped. In 1919 an Australian journalist, Edward George Honey, wrote to the London Evening News suggesting that this time should be marked by a respectful silence to remember those who had died. When King George V read the letter he issued a proclamation which called for a two minute silence:
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The second sunday in November is Remembrance Sunday. At 11 o'clock, the Royal Family along with religious leaders and politicians gather at the Cenotaph in Whitehall for a service of remembrance. At war memorials, shopping centres and churches all over the UK others will do the same. |
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Why the poppy? |
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Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the virtual tour of Westminster Abbey |
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Should Christians join the armed forces? |
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'War and Peace' in 'Reflections' (video interviews with Royal Marine Chaplain, Quaker peace activist etc) |
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'War and Pacifism' in the 'Issues' section |
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Go back to 'Festivals' |