Remembering the Armistice 100 Years On

We will shortly be commemorating the centenary of the signing of the First World War Armistice which marked the end of fighting on all fronts and brought four years of world war to an end on 11 November 1918. This is a time for us to remember those who lost their lives during the Great War. Moreover, the effect of war and its long lasting impact was felt by all parts of society. On this day we also remember those who contributed to the war effort, those who lost loved ones, and those still affected by war today.
Several events commemorating the Centenary are due to take place on Sunday 11 November 2018:

‘A Nations Thank You- The People’s Procession’ will see 10,000 people join together around London’s Cenotaph.

Jasleen at Buckingham Palace 

Our award winning poet and BGS student librarian Jasleen will be reading a prayer at the Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. It will be broadcast live on BBC One at 5:10pm. Many churches and cathedrals will be taking part in international commemorative events. Beginning at 6:00am, Battle’s O’er will be played by a piper and a tribute will be read aloud outside Bristol Cathedral. At 6:55pm, buglers will play the Last Post at more than 1,000 locations. At 7:00pm, a tribute named ‘Beacons of Light’ will see many lit beacons representing the light that peace brought 100 years ago. From 7:05pm, bells will ring out from church and cathedral towers, and more than 140 bell-criers will cry for peace across the world. The Centrespace Gallery in Bristol is holding an exhibition entitled ‘Broken Faces’. With a collection of sculptures and painting, Bristol artist Matthew Healey raises awareness of soldiers who had facial reconstructive surgery. This exhibition is open to the public until 14 November 2018. Finally, Bristol Grammar School will hold its Remembrance Service for students and staff from 10:30am on Monday 12 November. On this day, Library staff will tweet about our favourite books from our Armistice Centenary display.  

'Broken Faces' exhibition

Miss Gibbs